In addition to your collectible technical race t-shirt, you’ll receive a race bib with a timing chip, an invitation to the post-race party, and 2 tickets to exchange for beverages provided by a local brewery!

Yes! We have no age restriction on registration. If your young ones are comfortable with the 3.1 miles, sign them up to run along with you.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from RunSignUp.com. You can also search for your registration on the Find A Participant tab.

Yes! You can transfer your bib to another person. The person you are transferring the bib to will only have to pay a $20 transfer fee. Find out how here.
Yes! You can transfer your in-person registration to the virtual event. Find out how to here. The deadline to complete any transfer is 3/27/26 @ 11:59PM. 

For the safety of all runners, we do not allow animals on the race course (however they are welcome at the party!).

Yes, but in the interest of safety for all participants, including your child, you will be asked to line up at the back.

You may wear headphones. We ask that you keep the volume at a reasonable level for your own safety and out of courtesy for fellow participants.

Yes. They will need to know your bib number.

You must attend bib pickup during the time frames and location communicated in the bib number email you will receive on the Monday of race week. Bib pickup will be available at the times listed below:
-Saturday, 3/28/26: 12-3PM @ Le Méridien Boston Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
-Race morning (Sunday, 3/29/26) starting at 8:00 AM @ University Park Commons on Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA
We strongly suggest you pick up your gear on Saturday to avoid the lines on race day. 

All race items must be picked up during bib pick up hours before the race. Swag will not be mailed unless you purchased a virtual 5K bib. 

Yes. Our time limits are set to ensure runners are protected from traffic and have the support they need to finish. The 5K has a one-hour time limit. Runners of all abilities are invited to participate, provided they can finish the course within the time frame.

After crossing the finish line, you will receive a bottle of water. You will then proceed to the after party area where you can redeem your 2 tear-off beer tickets (included on your bib if you are over 21). The beer will be supplied by Castle Island Brewing Co. Live music will be provided by The Gobshites! There will be plenty of vendors also sampling delicious snacks & non-alcoholic beverages. 

There is a bag check near the finish line. You can drop your bag in the fenced-off area before you proceed to the start line. Do not leave valuables behind. All bags are subject to search by the City of Cambridge Police. Please remember to pick up your bag immediately after you finish running. Bag check closes at 10:30AM. 

It is our goal to ensure a safe event for all involved. We will not expose participants or the community to undue risk as a result of staging the event. The Spring Classic 5K will take place rain or shine. However, when weather or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, we maintain the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could result in an alteration of the course or race length to ensure safety for all.

The Spring Classic 5K is timed utilizing Mylaps BibTag technology. Timing chips are on the back of the race numbers. You will get them at packet pick up. Results will be calculated based on net time.

All entries are final. There will be no refunds or deferrals. You can, however, transfer your bib from the in-person race to the virtual race OR to another person. 

You can create or join a team until the team deadline on Sunday, March, 22, 2026 @ 11:59PM. Here are the steps you can follow to make the change.

Yes. Take the MBTA Red Line to Central Station.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Girls and Boys Track Teams

Portable toilets will be available in the starting area of the race throughout the event. There will be no restrooms on the course.

Volunteer registration will open in February. Click the VOLUNTEER tab to check out available volunteer spots. Volunteer registration closes on Thursday, March 25, 2026. 

There is plenty of free on-street parking in areas surrounding the start of the race. Meters are off on Sunday. Please get to the event early if you plan to park. There is also plenty of parking available at the Green Street Garage and the Franklin Street Garage.

Yes, #MA15021JK.

There is a water stop at the halfway point along the course. Bottled water is also available at the finish line.