Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt
Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Boston, MA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- Boston Common, Boston, MA
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us to run or walk and help raise money to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. This is a professionally timed flat 5k course through Boston's Back Bay that has a fun holiday theme with prizes for best costume and jingle bells for each participant!
Parking & Street Closures: The closest parking garage is the Boston Common Garage located under the Common
Bag Policy: There will not be on-site lockers or storage for bags or personal items. All participants are responsible for their own items.
Awards: Awards will be given out to Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Special Olympics Local Program, First Place Women's Overall and First Place Men's Overall.
Be sure to dress in costume and enter our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given for Most Unique Holiday Costume, Most Festive Team Costume and Most Festive Individual Costume
Registration: $40 per 5k runner/walker | $30 per 1k runner/walker
Events
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
45°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boston Logan Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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23
Days to train
- Race
- Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Boston Common, Boston, MA
Get Ready for Race Day
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Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt
Dec 5, 2026