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Codfish Bowl

Codfish Bowl is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Boston, MA, with an entry fee of $15.

Date
September 19, 2026 (22 days to go)
Price
$15
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

58th Annual Codfish Bowl XC meet
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Franklin Park, Boston MA
Founded by Coach Bill Squires

SCHEDULE: 
9:00 a.m. - Registration opens
10:30 a.m. - Women's 5km
11:15 a.m. - Men's 8km

RACE INFORMATION
- The traditional Franklin Park courses are not available due to stadium construction.   
There will be modified courses for both the 5km (3 laps) and 8km (4 laps).  Maps available by the end of August.
- Runners should be capable of 30:00 5km / 45:00 8km
- Custom Codfish Bowl medals awarded to top 7 individual finishers in each race
- Plaque awards to winning teams
- Minimum age 16 on race day -  This is not a youth race

ENTRY
$15 per runner 

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 11:59 p.m.

Events

Women's 5K$15
Men's 8K$15

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

74°

Typical Low

54°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamaica Plain, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:28 AMSunset 6:46 PMDaylight 12h 18m

Host City

About Boston, MA

Population

663,972

as of 2023

City Elevation

12 ft

Nearest Airport

BOS

Boston Logan International Airport · 2 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

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22

Days to train

Race
Codfish Bowl
Date
September 19, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Codfish Bowl?
Codfish Bowl is a running race held in Boston, Massachusetts on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Codfish Bowl?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts at Franklin Park - Playstead Field. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Codfish Bowl?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Codfish Bowl

Sep 19, 2026

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