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WEBF Strides for Education 5k and Kids Fun Run

657330f60feea.jpgThe 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.

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Bib Pickup/Recogida de dorsales

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.

Todos los participantes pueden recoger sus dorsales el sábado 2 de mayo en Shopper's Cafe, entre la 1:00 p. m. y las 4:00 p. m.

Los detalles para la recogida de dorsales el día de la carrera son los siguientes:

  • Los participantes de la carrera de 5 km pueden recoger sus dorsales en el estacionamiento de la Embajada entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 11:30 a. m.
  • Los participantes de la Carrera Recreativa Infantil pueden recoger sus dorsales en el estacionamiento de Shopper's Cafe entre las 10:30 a. m. y la hora de su salida, a las 11:00 a. m.


5k Race Route/Ruta de la carrera de 5 km

Please click here to see the route!
¡Por favor, haga clic aquípara ver la ruta!

Here's an overview but the link will have more details:
Aquí tienes una descripción general, pero el enlace contiene más detalles:

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Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

1k Kids Fun Run Spots remaining: 24

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!

  1. $18.04
    Jan 14 - May 3
    Register for 1k Kids Fun Run

5k Road Race

Price changes in 18 hours 19 minutes

  • Race along historic Moody Street and the beautiful DCR Riverwalk, then join us at the post-race celebration at Shopper's Cafe!

    1. $34.09
      Now registering Jan 14 – May 1
      Register for 5k Road Race
    2. $39.44
      May 1 – May 3

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
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