16th Annual Mother's Day 5K Walk & Run
Sun, May 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic 5K walk or run along the New Bedford waterfront, supporting women and girls in the SouthCoast community.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Women’s Focus
Family Friendly
Women’s FocusThe 16th Annual Mother's Day 5K Walk & Run invites you to join a beloved SouthCoast tradition. This joyful community celebration brings together over 1000 runners, walkers, and families to honor mother figures and connect by the water. Enjoy a scenic oceanfront route starting at Cisco Brewers in New Bedford, culminating in a lively post-race celebration with live music, food, and family-friendly activities. Your participation supports the Women’s Fund SouthCoast, advancing gender, racial, and economic justice for women and girls in the region.
What to expect
- Run or walk a scenic oceanfront 5K route along the beautiful New Bedford waterfront.
- Enjoy a lively post-race celebration with live music, food, drink, and family-friendly activities.
- Connect with over 1000 participants in a joyful community event honoring mother figures.
Standout details
- SouthCoast’s signature Mother’s Day tradition
- Supports the Women’s Fund SouthCoast
- Scenic oceanfront route at Cisco Brewers
- Lively post-race celebration with live music
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Food & Drink
After-Party
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
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From the organizer
Join the SouthCoast’s signature Mother’s Day tradition. Run, fundraise, or start a team—be part of something bigger this Mother’s Day.
The Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K brings together 1000+ runners, walkers, families, and teams each year to celebrate community while investing in women and girls across our region.
Our event is a joyful community celebration—bringing together people of all ages and paces to move, connect, and honor the mother figures who shape our lives.
Set against the beautiful waterfront at Cisco Brewers in New Bedford, the course follows a scenic oceanfront route before finishing in a lively post-race celebration with live music, food and drink, family-friendly activities, and time by the water with the people you care about.
Whether you’re running, walking, pushing a stroller, or cheering from the sidelines, you belong here. Many participants make this event part of their Mother’s Day tradition—returning each year to celebrate together.
Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fund SouthCoast, advancing gender, racial, and economic justice through research, grantmaking, and advocacy across the SouthCoast region and beyond.