Winter Classic 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 64 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA
- Distance
- Winter Classic 5K · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Join us for a chilly run of the Winter Classic 5K!
Start and finish in beautiful downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Make it a winter stroll or an all-out sprint down Mass Ave. The course is fast and flat so you can get back to the finish line sooner!
Festive attire is encouraged but not mandatory.
REGISTRATION FEES:
- $40 until 10/11
- $42.50 from 10/12 through 11/1
- $45 from 11/2 through 11/29
- $50 from 11/30 through Race Day (if available)
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamaica Plain, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cambridge, MA
Population
117,794
as of 2023
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 5 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Winter Classic 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Cambridge, MA
Charlestown Boys & Girls Club's Battle of Bunker Hill 5K Road Race
5K
2 miles away
Summer Classic 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
CRM Invitational: Volunteer Registration
2 miles away
St. Mary’s 5K
5K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 the most 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 Winter Classic 5K?
- Winter Classic 5K is a running race held in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 6, 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 Winter Classic 5K?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 64 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Winter Classic 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Winter Classic 5K
Dec 6, 2026