5K For the Children
5K For the Children is a running race on September 26, 2026 in West Harwich, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Sea Way, West Harwich, MA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A Fun Family 5K benefiting Shriners Children's & St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Enjoy our new location at Pleasant Street Beach with beautiful views of Nantucket Sound and new, scenic race route
After Party and Awards Ceremony sponsored by Red River BBQ
Shirts
Free Race t-shirts for all in-person registrations prior to midnight on September 1
2 Free Beers
Registered runners and walkers enjoy up to 2 free beers at the Pleasant St Beach parking lot after the race!
5K Walk-Run For the Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
68°
Typical Low
54°
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Harwich.
Host City
About West Harwich, MA
City Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
HYA
Cape Cod Gateway Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Running
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5K For the Children
Sep 26, 2026