Boston River Run
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Event overview
The Boston River Run is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025. This is the 14th annual running of the event. The location is Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
Race features and charity
The 5K course is USA Track & Field distance certified. The course is described as flat and does not require crossing any streets. Timing is by chip with a digital finish-line time display. Bib pickup is held on race day from 7:30 to 9:00 am. The event lists awards for the top three men and top three women, age-group prizes, and free snacks and sponsor swag. A long-sleeved technical shirt and other swag are available for purchase.
All proceeds benefit the Andrew Graham Semper Fi Fund. The fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charitable organization created in 2012 to honor the life of Corporal Andrew Graham Narcus (USMC). Proceeds support an Andrew Graham Semper Fi Scholarship at Bunker Hill Community College. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.