Mattapan Unity 5K Fete
About this race
The Mattapan Unity 5K Fete has quickly emerged as a powerful, community-driven event that brings together residents, local businesses, and city officials in a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and unity. Building on the success of our inaugural race—which exceeded expectations with over 350 participants—the event continues to demonstrate strong community demand for accessible, culturally rooted wellness programming in Mattapan.
In partnership with the Cummins Highway Neighborhood Association, Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, the Mattapan Unity 5K is designed to expand access to healthy, active living opportunities. More than just a race, it is a festival-style experience that promotes fitness, strengthens community connections, and showcases the rich culture and resilience of Mattapan.
*A portion of the event proceeds supports a selected non-profit.
Event Details:
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
- 7:00 AM (Registration)
- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Run/Walk)
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Awards: Runners & Organizations)
- 10:00 AM -11:00 AM (Community Health and Social Fair: Food, DJ's, Health and Fitness Vendors, Activities)
Location: 350 River St, Ryan Playground, Mattapan, MA
*T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Special Discount for Young Adults!
Are you between the ages of 12 and 17?
You may qualify for a reduced admission price of $25 to the Mattapan Unity 5K Fete on August 8, 2026!
We want to make sure our young people feel welcome and included in this celebration of community, wellness, and culture.
📩 To inquire about the Young Adult Discount, please email us at Mattapan5K@gmail.com.
Ticket Pricing Timeline
April - Early Bird - $40
May - June - Regular Admission - $45
July - Late Admission - $50
August- Week/Day of Registration - $55
We hope you'll join us this year!
Let’s make this a movement for all generations—one step at a time!
Pick your distance
Running
1.5 Mile Run/Walk
Each order will include one complimentary race t-shirt and medal on a first come first served bases.
5K (3.1 Miles)
Each order will include one complimentary race t-shirt and medal on a first come first served bases.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mattapan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 7:55 PM local time (EDT) in Mattapan on August 8, 2026 — 14h 10m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mattapan Unity 5K Fete
403 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalisa Alegria | 19:12 | 12:48 /mi |
| 2 | Jennifer Brown | 19:58 | 13:19 /mi |
| 3 | Gisselle Jimenez | 20:15 | 13:30 /mi |
| 4 | Jenn Brandel | 20:24 | 13:36 /mi |
| 5 | Enrique Pepen | 21:06 | 14:04 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Mattapan
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Franklin Park Turkey Trot
Walter’s Run
BCNC's Family Fun Run & Walk
South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run
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, 1 Mattapan event
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