Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K
Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Dedham, MA, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (61 days to go)
- Location
- Barnes Memorial Park, Dedham, MA
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the mission on September 12th to Honor our Massachusetts Fallen Heroes who have sacrificed for our Freedoms since 9/11. Run, Walk, or Ruck to show their families WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
In 2012, Military Friends Foundation created the “Massachusetts Run For The Fallen” to honor those Massachusetts fallen heroes who have given their lives in military service since horrific September 11, 2001 attacks. The run is dedicated to keeping the legacy of these Heroes alive and showing their families that WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 100% of your donations provide critical grants and programs for military families and families of Fallen Heroes right here in the Bay State. This will be our 14th Massachusetts Run For The Fallen and your support stays right here in Massachusetts to support families and families of Fallen Heroes through our official charity Military Friends Foundation (37-1462599).
**New for 2026: We are honoring Fallen Police/ Fire/ EMS. Anyone that creates a team to honor their Fallen Hero will be eligible to add a hero marker for their loved one. Please email info@militaryfriends.org for more information.
Event Highlights
8:00AM - 9:30AM: Bib Pick-up
9:30AM: Fallen Hero Name Reading
11:00AM: 5K Run Start ***This is a timed event***
11:30-1:00PM: Post Race BBQ & Family Festivities
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
74°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blue Hill Coop, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dedham, MA
City Elevation
178 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
- Race
- Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Barnes Memorial Park, Dedham, MA
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Dedham than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to DedhamComing Up
More Running races near Dedham, MA
Mattapan Unity 5K Fete
5K · From $45 · Ryan Playground/Neponset Trail - 350 River St
4 miles away
Arc'teryx Run Boston 10K
10K · 840 Hillside St
4 miles away
3rd Annual Neg Mawon 5k Walk/Run
5K · From $45 · 1015 Truman Parkway
2 miles away
DEF Dash 5K
5K · From $30 · Barnes Memorial Park
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K?+
When and where is the Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K?+
How do I register for the Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K?+
Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K
Sep 12, 2026