The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Boston Run/Walk
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Boston Run/Walk

Boston, Massachusetts, United States View on map
Oct 25, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Inspired by our community, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) established the Run/Walk Series (formerly known as the Fox Trot) in 2017 in New York City. Since then, the Series has evolved and expanded to multiple locations across the United States. These family-friendly events connect those living with Parkinson's, their loved ones, supporters and community partners. Collectively, the Run/Walk Series has raised more than $11.9 million and united over 39,848 participants across the United States and internationally. All proceeds from the Run/Walk Series go directly to MJFF's high-impact research programs to speed better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's. 

Details

Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:30am - 12:00pm

DCR's Carson Beach Picnic Area | HarborWalk, Boston, MA 02125

Distances: Kid Fun Run, 1-mile and 5K

Schedule

Check-in Time: 8:30-9:30am

Event Kick-off Time: 9:35am 

Race Start: 10:00am

Parking Details

Plenty of free parking is available at the Boston Teacher's Union located at 180 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125, just a short walk to our main event area.

Pick your distance

Running

Kids Run (3-12 years old)

Age Requirement: 3-12 years old. Children under 3 years old are free. Registration includes: race bib and finisher medal Registered participants who raise $100 before event day will receive our Run/Walk t-shirt on event day. Plus, raise $500 or more and qualify for other rewards.

Oct 25, 2026 Kids Run (3-12 years old) 10:00 AM
Free
Open

1-Mile

Registration includes: race bib and finisher medal Registered participants who raise $100 before event day will receive our Run/Walk t-shirt on event day. Plus, raise $500 or more and qualify for other rewards.

Oct 25, 2026 1.6K 10:05 AM
Free
Open

5K

Registration includes: race bib and finisher medal Registered participants who raise $100 before event day will receive our Run/Walk t-shirt on event day. Plus, raise $500 or more and qualify for other rewards.

Oct 25, 2026 5K 10:05 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 8.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 25, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 25, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 38m

The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:47 PM local time (EDT) in Boston on October 25, 2026 — 10h 38m of daylight.

Course

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