FAQs
EVENT
Save the date! The 2024 Boston Waterfront 5K is June 9, 2024.
- 5K run/walk
- Kids ½ Mile
- Kids 100M Dash
Click here to view the course
- 10am for 5K
- 11:15am for kids races
At 1 Black Falcon Ave., Boston (Flynn Cruiseport).
At 1 Black Falcon Ave., Boston (Flynn Cruiseport).
- Kids races are 12 and under (100m dash geared for kids 8 and under, ½ mile geared for ages 8-12).
- No limit for the 5k
No, there is no gear check at the Boston Waterfront 5k
Yes!
No, there is no race hospitality for purchase at this event.
- Yes, we have Age Group Awards for the top women and men in the following categories: 16 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+, top overall male and female.
Check back closer to the race for more information on race day parking.
Yes! The Finish Festival will take place in Warehouse B after the race from 10:15am – 1:00pm. Participants, friends, and family are welcome to join us for music, beer garden (21+), food and more!
REGISTRATION
Registration is currently closed. When it opens you'll be able to register by clicking here. Check back in early 2024 for updates.
- We will have general registration options for the 5K and Kids distances
- We will have Team TMF entry for the 5K which includes FREE entry with a commitment to fundraising for the McCourt Foundation
It will close the morning of the race or at sellout, whichever comes first.
No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
BIB PICK UP
Race morning starting at 8:30am
Massport Cruise Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston MA 022210
Bib numbers will be assigned dynamically when you check it. We do not pre-set bib numbers.
No, all participants must pick up their own bibs.
No, we do not mail bibs.
At bib pick up race morning
COURSE
There will be a water station at mile 2
Water
No.
There is medical at the start/finish line.
No.
TEAM TMF / FUNDRAISING
Yes, $150 commitment is required to join Team TMF and take advantage of free registration, Team TMF T-Shirt, an extra beer ticket and reward eligibility!
If you do not meet the requirement within 2 weeks following the race date, your credit card will be charged the difference.
No, your card will not be charged if the optional fundraising goal isn’t met.
All participants who reached a fundraising reward level ($300 and above) who are eligible (excludes those participating on a Non-Profit Partner team) may visit the rewards table at check-in and during the finish festival to redeem their rewards.