🇺🇸 Special Edition Runner Shirt for a Historic Year 

Celebrate 250 years of American independence at the 2026 DAV 5K Boston. This special-edition runner shirt honors America’s Semiquincentennial while recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

Wear it proudly on race day and carry the spirit of service, unity and freedom across every mile.

Available exclusively to registered 2026 DAV 5K Boston participants.

🇺🇸 Heroes Run in November 2026 🇺🇸

Boston Celebrates Our Local Veterans

Why the DAV 5K Boston is For Everyone

You don't have to be a runner.
You just have to show up.

Whether you're toeing the start line for the first time or racing in honor of someone who served, the DAV5K Boston has a place for you. Choose your distance, set your own goal, and be part of how Boston celebrates Veterans Day Weekend.

🚶‍♂️ 1 Mile Walk — the perfect way to join in at your own pace
🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk — for every level, first-timers to seasoned racers
👩‍🦽‍➡️ 5K Roll — welcoming handcycle and wheelchair athletes
🇺🇸 Free entry for veterans, active-duty & service members
📍 Scenic Castle Island course with views of Boston Harbor
🎯 Every step supports veterans across Massachusetts

No pressure. No judgment. Just movement, community, and a cause worth every mile.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 

Come join us DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island

10 Reasons to Bring Your Crew to DAV 5K Boston

🇺🇸 Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend at Boston’s largest event honoring local veterans and their families.
🏰 Run at historic DCR Fort Independence on Castle Island, one of Boston’s most iconic waterfront locations.
🏃 Enjoy a fast, flat, family-friendly course that is perfect for runners, walkers, and participants of all abilities.
💥 Experience an unforgettable ceremonial start featuring a howitzer fired by the Massachusetts National Guard and Lexington Minute Men.
🎖️ Support Massachusetts veterans while coming together as a community to recognize their service and sacrifice.
🍽️ Celebrate at the legendary post-race feast, one of the most anticipated parts of the DAV 5K Boston experience.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Bring your friends and family and create a team for a meaningful Veterans Day Weekend tradition.
🎽 Receive an exclusive long-sleeve technical shirt included with your registration.
🏅 Earn a commemorative DAV 5K Boston race medal featuring DCR Fort Independence.
🚨 Register before it sells out: the DAV 5K Boston has sold out five consecutive years and is on pace to fill faster than ever in 2026.