Follow Me! 5K
About this race
“Follow Me!” — the proud and powerful motto of the United States Army Infantry.
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment—founded in 1636 and the oldest military unit in the nation—is fired up to host the Follow Me 5K right here in Melrose. With a legacy that stretches from the French and Indian War to today’s missions, our Soldiers have answered the call for generations—and now it’s your turn.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a new personal best, a casual walker, or simply looking to show your support for the military community, this event is for you. Bring your energy—age group prizes will be awarded, and every step you take helps support the annual Blue Chord Ball, which brings together Infantry Soldiers and their families from across Massachusetts.
After you cross the finish line, keep the momentum going—join us behind the armory to meet the Soldiers, learn more about what we do, and get an up-close look at some of our equipment.
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Follow Me! 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Melrose, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:06 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (EDT) in Melrose on June 20, 2026 — 15h 17m of daylight.
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2026 results — Follow Me! 5K
Follow Me! 5K · 146 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Andrade | 21:56 | 7:03 /mi |
| 2 | Angel Jaikaran Guevara | 22:53 | 7:22 /mi |
| 3 | Oleksandr Bielov | 23:01 | 7:25 /mi |
| 4 | Andrey De Souza Lopes | 24:05 | 7:45 /mi |
| 5 | Ian Carter | 24:09 | 7:46 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Melrose
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Melrose 5K Races 3 races
- Melrose Running Calendar 2026 5 races
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, 5 Melrose events
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