YOUTH RACES AT THE Boston 10K

EVENT INFORMATION
  • Youth Races on Boston Common give young and aspiring runners the chance to experience the fun and excitement of race day!
  • Children will be grouped by age and have the opportunity to race and earn their own finisher’s medal.
  • Beginning at 8:00 am, children ages 14 years and younger may join in on games & activities, and also compete in races on Boston Common.
  • Race distance is approximately 500 meters. 
  • Pre-registration is encouraged, but children may also register on race morning.
  • Registration is free and open to all!
  • Events will not be timed and results will not be recorded.
  • A parent/guardian must accompany children all times during youth events.
 
TIMELINE
8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Registration and Warm-Up Activities
8:45 a.m. Youth Races for participants ages 14 and under begin. Races will be split up by age groups - 8 and under first, 9-14 second.
9:00 a.m. Youth Races conclude. Children are welcome to stay and enjoy Youth Activities while waiting on 10K Participants to complete their race.