From the Organizer
Join us for a family friendly run/walk. It's an out and back 5k along the scenic Merrimack River. There will be fun, games, music and running. Proceeds will support our healthy living programs for people with Parkinson's disease and also healthy living programs for cancer patients and survivors.
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lowell, MA
Population
114,799
as of 2023
Elevation
97 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 25 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 YMCA River Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 YMCA River Run 5K?
- YMCA River Run 5K is a running race held in Lowell, Massachusetts on June 14, 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 YMCA River Run 5K?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Lowell, Massachusetts at Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA River Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA River Run 5K
Jun 14, 2026