Dav 5K Boston - Early Access
About this race
In 2027, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate Veterans Day weekend together on Saturday, November 6! Race with us on one of the "fastest and flattest" race courses and stay for our famous "post-race feast" at the DAV 5K Boston. #VetsRunBoston
We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience.
The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.
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Running
DAV 5K Boston
Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order.
DAV 1 Mile Walk
Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order.
DAV 5K: Veterans with Runner Shirt
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and discounted runner shirt. Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order.
DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner Shirt
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and discounted runner shirt. Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order.
DAV 5K: FREE for Veterans
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and accept our deepest thanks. Please note this ticket does NOT include the runner shirt. Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served.
DAV 1 Mile Walk: FREE for Veterans
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and accept our deepest thanks. Please note this ticket does NOT include the runner shirt. Join us for the 2027 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 5:31 PM local time (EDT) in Boston on November 6, 2027 — 10h 08m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 60 Boston events
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