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.
Countdown to event
Bib Pickup
All participants can pick up bibs on Saturday, May 2nd at Shopper's Cafe between 1pm and 4pm.
Race Day bib pickup details are as follows:
- 5k participants can pick up bibs in the Embassy parking lot between 10am and 11:30am.
- Kids Fun Run participants can pick up bibs in the Shopper's Cafe parking lot between 10:30am and their 11:00am start.
5k Race Route
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1k Kids Fun Run
This is a 1k Kids Fun Run for participants in grades K-3. 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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Register for 1k Kids Fun Run$18.04Jan 14 - May 3
5k Road Race
Price changes in 27 days 5 hours-
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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Register for 5k Road Race$34.09Now registering Jan 14 – May 1
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$39.44May 1 – May 3
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Event schedule
- Sat, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM - Bib Pickup
- Sun, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 1k Kids Fun Run
- Sun, May 3, 2026 12:00 PM - 5k Run/Walk
- Sun, May 3, 2026 1:00 PM - Post-Race Celebration at Shopper's Cafe
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristin Perez
- Phone
- 781-307-5414
- Website
- Visit website
