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5 km de Boston B.A.A
Boston, United States
April 17, 2027Date confirmed
5 km
City RunFestive
USCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running races in Boston
7 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 9 races in Boston with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events73 confirmed dates
Competitions9Races & courses
Distances1 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+165 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Boston Marathon
Boston, United States
April 19, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+4
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
10 Km de Boston B.A.A
Boston, United States
June 20, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunFestive
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B.A.A. Invitational Mile
Boston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
1.6 km1 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
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Semi Marathon de Boston B.A.A
Boston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km
City RunPublic Park+2
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Charles River Marathon
Boston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Boston Summer Classic
Boston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2027 | 5 km de Boston B.A.A | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Boston Marathon | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 42.2 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2027 | 10 Km de Boston B.A.A | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | B.A.A. Invitational Mile | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 1.6 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi Marathon de Boston B.A.A | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Charles River Marathon | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Boston Summer Classic | Boston, Massachusetts, US | Road Running | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Boston (Massachusetts, Suffolk, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 9 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Notable events in the selection include 5 km de Boston B.A.A, Boston Marathon, and 10 Km de Boston B.A.A.
Race distances span from 1 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +165 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Boston includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Boston?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 9 individual races in Boston. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include 5 km de Boston B.A.A, Boston Marathon, and 10 Km de Boston B.A.A.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Boston?
Events in Boston focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Boston?
The most selective courses in Boston climb up to +165 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Boston?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.