Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families
Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Braintree, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- July 26, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Alex G. Kokoros Memorial Fund - and H.O.P.E Beyond the Badge foundation offer Hope, Comfort, and Support to First Responders and their Families when Stress, Trauma, and Mental Health Challenges create personal and familial struggle. Together we are helping to destigmatize conversations around First Responder Trauma, and making it easier for First Responders and their Families to seek Help.
Join us in a 5K Run/Walk to benefit First Responders and their Families.
Culturally competent First Responder mental health & wellness programs will be on site and available to provide information about the services they provide.
Burgers and dogs served at the finish line!!
Location: Braintree Town Hall - 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree Ma, 02184.
Date: Sunday July 26th, 2026. (Rain or Shine)
Time: 6:30am – 12:00pm
- 6:30am – 8:00am - check in / bib & race shirt pick up.
- 8:30am start
Registration Fee: $35.00.
- Race shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 registrations.
- Registration will be available on race day at check in for $40.00
- Race shirts not guaranteed for same day registration
All proceeds from this event will support us in our mission.
In Memory of Alex G. Kokoros – Abington Police Dept. – EOW: 10/29/2018
Contact Info:
Linda.Hopebeyondthebadge@Gmail.com
Jay.Hopebeyondthebadge@Gmail.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 7/26
High
81°
Low
62°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
5%
Wind
2 to 8 mph
Host City
About Braintree, MA
Population
38,762
as of 2023
City Elevation
129 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 12 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.
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- Race
- Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families
- Date
- July 26, 2026
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Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families
Jul 26, 2026