Boston River Run
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Event overview
The 14th annual Boston River Run takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Brighton at Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road. The event is a fundraiser for the Andrew Graham Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. Proceeds are directed to a scholarship at Bunker Hill Community College to support students.
Distances
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
Course and race details
The 5K course is USA Track & Field distance certified, flat, and does not require crossing any streets. The event is USATF sanctioned and uses chip timing with a digital finish-line time display. Awards and prizes are given to top finishers overall and in age groups; top three men and women receive trophies and prizes. Long-sleeved technical shirts and other swag are available for purchase. Sponsors provide free snacks and additional swag. The race offers a referral refund: if five friends register using a participant’s referral code, the referrer receives a $20 refund on registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.