5K1 miRegistration open
DAV 5K Boston
Boston, Massachusetts50 spots
- Entry from
- $30
- Days to go
- 32
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K, 1 mi
- Registration
- Registration open until Nov 7, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- dav5k.boston
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Sep 28, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
In 2026, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate Veterans Day weekend together on November 7 for the 11th Annual DAV 5K Boston! Race with us on one of the "fastest and flattest" race courses and stay for our famous "post-race feast" in South Boston. #VetsRunBoston
We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience.
The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 31, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Feb 28, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Apr 30, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Apr 30, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Jun 30, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Jun 30, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Aug 16, 2026
Standard ends
Nov 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Nov 6, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Nov 6, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 7, 2026
Race day
Nov 7, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Nov 7, 2026
Tier 6 ends
Nov 7, 2026
Pricing
America 250 Last Chance Registration
Standard, until Nov 1, 2026
$250
DAV 1 Mile Walk
Tier 5, then $65 from Nov 7, 2026
$60
DAV 5K Boston
Tier 5, then $65 from Nov 7, 2026
$60
DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner Shirt
Tier 3, then $35 from Nov 7, 2026
$30
DAV 5K Boston: Veterans with Runner Shirt
Tier 3, then $35 from Nov 7, 2026
$30
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