About
In 2026, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate Veterans Day weekend together on November 7 for the 11th Annual DAV 5K Boston! Race with us on one of the "fastest and flattest" race courses and stay for our famous "post-race feast" in South Boston. #VetsRunBoston
We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience.
The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.
DAV 5K Boston, DAV 1 Mile Wallk, DAV 5K Boston: Veterans with Runner Shirt, and 4 more
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Boston, United States
Where and when
Location: 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, USA
Start times:
- DAV 5K Boston: 10:00 AM
- DAV 1 Mile Wallk: 10:00 AM
- DAV 5K Boston: Veterans with Runner Shirt: 10:00 AM
- DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner Shirt: 10:00 AM
- DAV 1 Mile Walk: Free for Veterans: 10:00 AM
- DAV 5K Boston: Free for Veterans: 10:00 AM
- DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner Shirt: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for DAV 5K Boston
- DAV 5K Boston: 5km, free
- DAV 1 Mile Wallk: 1mi, free
- DAV 5K Boston: Veterans with Runner Shirt: 5km, free
- DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner Shirt: 1mi, free
Route information
Fast and scenic 5K around DCR Fort Independence and onto the Castle Island Causeway
What's included
- Commemorative Runner Shirt shipped right to your door
- DCR Fort Independence themed Finisher Medal
- Free food from Wahlburgers, Dave the Sausage Guy and more at the post-race feast
- Touching opening ceremony including a performance of the national anthem
- Howitzer/Lexington Minutemen race start
How to get there
2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, USA
Street parking is available along William J Day Blvd
