From the Organizer
Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce to bring its Annual 5K Walk & Run to Downtown Worcester, on Saturday, August 8, 2026! Online registration closes at noon on Friday, August 7th.
The event will feature a 5K run loop that brings participants down and around the Canal District and Downtown areas of Worcester. Walkers will have the opportunity to join the runners out on the roads for the official 5K course. As a family-friendly event, we will have the opportunities for kids to engage in the fun.
Families, friends, and colleagues are encouraged to join the event as teams for a friendly competition. All registered participants will be automatically entered into a raffle for fun prizes. Prizes will be presented during the awards ceremony immediately following the end of the walk.
Race details:
Saturday, August 8th
9:00 AM run start; 9:10 AM walk start
$10 walkers, $15 runners
All ages welcome! Stroller friendly.
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2026 Kennedy Community Health 5K Walk & Run
Aug 8, 2026