Harpoon 5-Miler
About this race
Join us for the 25th Annual Harpoon 5-Miler on Saturday, May 16, 2026!
Registration is now CLOSED. 🎉
The Harpoon 5-Miler in South Boston is not just a race—it’s a celebration of community, fitness, and hope. This annual event brings together runners, volunteers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise critical funds for two important charities: The Angel Fund for ALS Research 🧠💙 and the Peter Frates Family Foundation 🙌.
Over the years, the race has raised over $3.1 million for the cure and care of ALS, making a real impact in the fight against this devastating disease. Participants will race through the vibrant streets of South Boston 🏃♂️🏃♀️, all while supporting groundbreaking ALS research and honoring the legacy of Peter Frates, whose battle with ALS inspired the global Ice Bucket Challenge 🧊💧.
With a beautiful course, a lively atmosphere, and the support of the Harpoon Brewery 🍺, the race is a must-do for anyone looking to challenge themselves, give back, and make a difference in the fight against ALS.
After crossing the finish line, runners and volunteers can join the post-race celebration at Harpoon Brewery 🎉🍻, complete with refreshing beverages, a lively dance party with DJ Steve Greco 💃🎶, and more. It’s a day filled with purpose, energy, and camaraderie—all while supporting a cause that impacts countless lives. Whether you're running or volunteering, your participation helps bring us one step closer to a world without ALS 🌎❤️.
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Harpoon 5-Miler
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 7:59 PM local time (EDT) in Boston on May 16, 2026 — 14h 38m of daylight.
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2026 results — Harpoon 5-Miler
Harpoon 5-Miler · 3,854 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Phillips | 24:54 | 4:59 /mi |
| 2 | Shaun Dever | 25:21 | 5:04 /mi |
| 3 | Charles Coomer | 25:27 | 5:05 /mi |
| 4 | Jeffrey Seelaus | 25:37 | 5:07 /mi |
| 5 | Kai Wiggins | 25:53 | 5:11 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 52 Boston events
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