Colin's Joy Project 5K
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a scenic 5K along Boston's coast, celebrate Colin's legacy, and support local children's play spaces and family programming.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the Annual Colin's Joy Project 5K in Boston, a heartwarming event dedicated to enhancing play spaces and supporting children's programming in local communities. Run or walk a fast, flat 5K course along the scenic South Boston beaches and Castle Island. The day includes youth races, post-race entertainment, refreshments, and awards. Your participation directly contributes to Colin's Joy Project's mission, bringing joy to families in memory of Colin McGrath.
What to expect
From the organizer
About This Event Please join us for the Annual Colin Joy Project 5K September, 27th 2025. We are so excited to be continuing Colin's Joy Project's mission and are here to welcome you all back for running. The day will begin with 2 youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches.
After the race there will be light refreshments, and entertainment to go along with the awards. As well as some great raffle items and a pop up shop for Colin's Joy Project merch!
Colin's Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registered 5K runners/walkers.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (*permit pending) 9:00a.m. – 5 km Race
Youth Races: 8:15 am. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under) 8:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under) * 5k open to all ages for the walk or run*
5K Registration $30
Youth registration $15
Start and Finish:
Course Fast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard
Number Pick-Up There will be early bib pickup and merch pop-up on Friday September 26th from 5:30-7. Registration will be open at 7:30 am on race day for pick-up and same day sign ups
Parking Parking is available along the adjacent streets and beach area. Resident parking is NOT in effect on Saturdays.
T-shirts To the first 250 registered runners or walkers (but will be available for purchase day of)
Refunds We appreciate and understand that unexpected circumstances present themselves constantly. However, if you have registered for the race and are unable to attend, we kindly request that your race fee be considered a donation to Colin's Joy Project. If this is not acceptable, please email info@colinsjoyproject.org to arrange for a refund.
About Colin's Joy Project: Colin McGrath was killed in 2018 after being struck by a car on his way home from a wonderful day in the park. His life was full of love, laughter, curiosity. Colin lived every minute of his life to the fullest. His laughing eyes, beautiful curls, hilarious voice, and sense of adventure will never be forgotten. His smile made everyone's heart happy.
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