Lingzi Dream Dash
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Lingzi Dream Dash 5k
The Lingzi Dream Dash is an annual 5K run/walk held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Boston, MA (02135). The event is staged from Artesani Playground, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, and uses a course on the Charles River Esplanade. The course is described as fast and flat and measures about 3.1 miles, with views of the city.
The event is the 8th annual organized by the Lingzi Foundation. The foundation honors the legacy of a Boston University graduate student who was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and supports educational opportunities and community initiatives that reflect her interests.
Registration and logistics
- Distance: 5K (about 3.1 miles)
Individual registration is listed at $35. Children under 12 may race for free, though no shirts are included for those entries. Unisex t-shirts are available to the first 150 registrants. A virtual option is offered at the same price, allowing participants to run remotely and submit results to the foundation. On-site registration and bib pick-up begin at 7:45 am on race day. Professional race timing is provided by Second Wind Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.