
The LexGiving 5k - Now on Thanksgiving Morning! is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Lexington, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Join us for the 4th Annual LexGiving 5k Run/Walk - Now on Thanksgiving Morning, with a new, family-friendlier course!
The LexGiving team is excited to continue its mission to bring community together, on a new course with a few less hills! The event will now take place on Thanksgiving, the most popular day in America for a 5k walk/run. It's a great opportunity to connect with friends and family, and make new friends, as you stretch those legs, and move your body before enjoying all the other wonderful things that Thanksgiving has to offer. As we have the past 3 years, we'll have a DJ, race photographer, and after the race will hold a prize sweepstakes giveaway in addition to our awards ceremony.
The Deets
Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 2026
Gun goes off at 8:45am
Bib Pick-Up Begins at 7:30am
FREE Race T-Shirts to all who register by November 11, 2026
Race begins and ends at Lincoln Field
Photos will be taken throughout the race. All race day photos will be published and available to the public for FREE on our website at the completion of the event.
Strollers and dogs are welcome in the race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions.
Sweepstakes to be held at the conclusion of the race. Prizes include GoPro HERO 13. See Sweepstakes page for official rules.
Pricing
Registration Race Fee: $35
Race Day Registration: $40 ($30 for Groups below)
Students & Seniors: $25
Municipal Employees & First Responders: $25
Awards
Chip-timing bibs to be used. We'll provide medals to the Top Male & Female, and Age-Bracket Winners. Top 3 male & female finishers by age bracket to receive printed certificate.
Age Brackets:
Elementary School & Younger
Middle School (6th-8th)
High School (9th-12th)
19-29
29-39
39-49
49-59
59-69
70+
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
We are especially proud to again partner with the Lexington Police Department, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and their Toys for Tots program, which provides toys, books and emotional support to disadvantaged children. We will have a drop-off toy drive at the race - we hope you will join us to provide disadvantaged children with a happier holiday season!
YOUR HOSTS/BENEFICIARIES
The race is proudly created by Friends of Lexington High School Wrestling Team Corp., the boosters organization for LHS Wrestling. We're excited to one again partner with the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School Parents Association. And new this year, we're excited to bring into the fold, Concord-Carlisle High School's Wrestling Team - we figure the more the merrier!
Proceeds will be used to fund the operations of the LexGiving 5k, with costs including the official timer, website provider, and Lexington Police Department to ensure the safety of all participants, among other costs. Excess proceeds will support the Lexington & Concord-Carlisle wrestling teams, including the purchase of new uniforms and travel costs for tournaments, and other expenses as needed. The Minuteman Parents Association proceeds go to support Senior scholarships, teacher appreciation week, field trips, athletics initiatives, and after-school activities. YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Weather
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
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bedford Hanscom Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
189 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The LexGiving 5k - Now on Thanksgiving Morning!
Nov 26, 2026