Reach Out and Run 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 196 Main Street, Medway, MA
- Distance
- Reach Out and Run 5K
From the Organizer
Welcome to registration for the 7th Annual Reach Out and Run 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Medway Community Church!!! This race offers the chance compete on a fast course, support some great local organizations, and have a morning of fun for the entire family. Our 5K course is USATF certified and sure to make for an exciting race! This year, we will also have a KIDS RUN for the little ones once the 5k wraps up so be sure to bring the younger ones along too.
This year’s event will occur on Saturday, August 29th.
- 33% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Medway House Family Shelter, a program of SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). The Medway House is an emergency shelter for 12 homeless families at a time. In addition to providing shelter for families, the staff assists families in acquiring permanent affordable housing, as well as, counseling, education, vocational, and social services and referrals.
- 67% of the proceeds from the event will go equally towards supporting the Franklin Food Pantry and the Medway Village Food Pantry, which both support those facing food insecurity in the Franklin/Medway area.
All participants who register by August 7th will be guaranteed a Reach Out and Run 5K shirt that you can pickup with your race bib on race day. The registration fee for adults is $30. Children 12 and under are $10. 100% of your registration fee will go directly to Medway House, Franklin Food Pantry, and Medway Food Pantry.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate you can click on the Donate button at the top of the page. Those proceeds going directly to the organizations.
Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finisher as well as the top finishers in each age group.
So...…running a race is not quite your thing? This event is truly for the entire family and community! Non-runners and families are invited to:
- Participate in the 5K walk portion of the event
- Cheer on our racers at the start and finish line or along the course
- Participate in fun kids activities like crafts, and games
- Have the kids run our kid-sized KIDS RUN
All of us at Medway Community Church look forward to seeing you out there on race day! To learn more about Medway Community Church visit us at medwaycc.org.
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
82°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Medway, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Medway, MA
Elevation
230 ft
Nearest Airport
BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field · 23 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Reach Out and Run 5K?
- Reach Out and Run 5K is a running race held in Medway, Massachusetts on August 29, 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 Reach Out and Run 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Medway, Massachusetts at 196 Main Street, Medway, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reach Out and Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reach Out and Run 5K
Aug 29, 2026