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.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
205,501
as of 2023
Elevation
589 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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2026 Kennedy Community Health 5K Walk & Run
Aug 8, 2026