Boxford July 4th Road Race

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Location: 4 Middleton Road - Race Start (10 Elm St for Pre-Race Pick-Up/Registration), Boxford, MA 01921
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A festive July 4th tradition in historic Boxford, offering competitive runs and family fun, all while supporting local scholarships.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Celebrate Independence Day at the 35th Annual Boxford July 4th Road Race, a cherished family event in historic East Boxford Village. Choose from 5-mile, 2.5-mile, or 1-mile distances, with options for both competitive runners and walkers. The race supports the Jennifer Tinney Scholarship Fund and the BAA Road Race Scholarship, making your participation meaningful. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, awards for top finishers, and stay for the Boxford 4th of July parade and family activities at the East Boxford Fire Station.

What to expect

* Run or walk 1, 2.5, or 5 miles through East Boxford Village.
* Compete for age group medals and overall fastest finisher awards.
* Enjoy water stops on longer courses and a post-race 4th of July parade.

Standout details

Historic East Boxford Village setting
Supports local scholarships
Post-race 4th of July parade
Awards for top finishers & age groups

Course surface

Road

Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.

Distances & registration

3 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

1 Mile
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT
2mo 2d 18h 24m left
- General entry
  Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT · From $34.63
2.5 Miles
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT
2mo 2d 18h 24m left
- 2.5-Mile
  Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT · From $34.63
5 Mile
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT
2mo 2d 18h 24m left
- General entry
  Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT · From $34.63

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

Join us on Saturday July 4th at 8:00am for the 35th Annual Boxford July 4th Road Race. Set in the historic East Boxford Village, this wonderful family event includes something for everyone including a 2.5 and 5 mile competitive event, and the Boxford mile. All runners and walkers are encouraged to join in the fun!

The overall fastest male and female 5-mile, 2.5-mile, and Youth 1-mile (who has registered by July 1st) will receive a gift card for Benson's Ice-Cream. There will be medals for the top three male and female runners in each age group and finisher ribbons for all competitors in the Youth Mile. Race times will be available by age group following the run.

The Boxford Mile Race starts at 8:00am. The 5 Mile / 2.5 Mile runs start approximately at 8:15 a.m. (after the conclusion of the Boxford Mile). The mile run will NOT have a water stop. The 2.5 mile course will have 1 water stop and the 5 mile course will have 2 water stops.

Shirts are guaranteed for the first 350 registrations.

Registration fees: Early Bird registration is $30.00 (plus processing fees) until May 31st for the 2.5 mile, 5 mile, and adult 1 mile (17+), Youth 1 mile (16 and under) is $25.00 (plus processing fees) until May 31st. Regular registration is $35.00 (plus processing fees) for the 2.5 mile, 5 mile, and adult 1 mile (17+), Youth 1 mile (16 and under) is $30.00 (plus processing fees) until July 4th at 7:30am when online registration closes.

Proceeds support the Jennifer Tinney Scholarship Fund at Masconomet High School and the BAA Road Race Scholarship for a Boxford Senior. The race is followed by the Boxford 4th of July parade and fun activities for the family at the East Boxford Fire Station. Please visit www.baasports.com for further information, or email baa.roadrace@gmail.com