The Strides for Education 5K & Kids Fun Run is an annual event that brings the Waltham community together for a fun, healthy, family-oriented activity in the heart of Waltham on historic Moody Street.
Bib Pickup
Participants can pick up bibs on Saturday, May 3rd at Shopper's Cafe between 1pm and 4pm, or on Sunday, May 4th in the Embassy parking lot between 10am and 11:30am.
5k Race Route
This year's route is different from the 2024 race, now that the DCR Riverwalk has reopened - please click here to see the route!
Here's an overview but the link will have more details:
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1k Kids Fun Run Closed
This is a 1k Kids Fun Run for participants ages 5 - 8. Registration costs $15 with a race t-shirt or $5 without a t-shirt. Every registered participant gets a free kiddie ice cream from our sponsor Lizzy's Ice Cream!
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$18.04Jan 15 - May 4
5k Road Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Race along historic Moody Street and the beautiful DCR Riverwalk, then join us at the post-race celebration at Shopper's Cafe!
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$34.09Jan 15 – May 2
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$39.44May 2 – May 4
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Event schedule
- Sat, May 3, 2025 1:00 PM - Bib Pickup
- Sun, May 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 1k Kids Fun Run
- Sun, May 4, 2025 12:00 PM - 5k Run/Walk
- Sun, May 4, 2025 1:00 PM - Post-Race Celebration at Shopper's Cafe
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristin Perez
- Phone
- 781-307-5414
- Website
- Visit website
