Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K
About this race
Join the mission on September 12th to Honor our Massachusetts Fallen Heroes who have sacrificed for our Freedoms since 9/11. Run, Walk, or Ruck to show their families WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
In 2012, Military Friends Foundation created the “Massachusetts Run For The Fallen” to honor those Massachusetts fallen heroes who have given their lives in military service since horrific September 11, 2001 attacks. The run is dedicated to keeping the legacy of these Heroes alive and showing their families that WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 100% of your donations provide critical grants and programs for military families and families of Fallen Heroes right here in the Bay State. This will be our 14th Massachusetts Run For The Fallen and your support stays right here in Massachusetts to support families and families of Fallen Heroes through our official charity Military Friends Foundation (37-1462599).
**New for 2026: We are honoring Fallen Police/ Fire/ EMS. Anyone that creates a team to honor their Fallen Hero will be eligible to add a hero marker for their loved one. Please email info@militaryfriends.org for more information.
Event Highlights
8:00AM - 9:30AM: Bib Pick-up
9:30AM: Fallen Hero Name Reading
11:00AM: 5K Run Start ***This is a timed event***
11:30-1:00PM: Post Race BBQ & Family Festivities
Join fellow runners on September 9, 2023 for the Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dedham.
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Running
Adult 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
Includes Bib, Medal, BBQ & tshirt (first 400 participants only)
Child 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
Includes Bib, Medal & BBQ
Gold Star Family 5K (Email for Free code)
Includes Bib, Medal, BBQ & tshirt (first 400 participants only). Email info@militaryfriends.org for complimentary registration code.
First Responder & Military 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
Includes Bib, Medal, BBQ & tshirt (first 400 participants only).
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Dedham in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Dedham
Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K takes place in Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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