DAV 5K BOSTON

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

1

RUN, WALK OR ROLL

The DAV 5K Boston is a family-friendly activity and we welcome runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes of all abilities to come join us! Race your way around Castle Island and then strike a pose when you finish! #VetsRunBoston

2

DONATE

DAV helps more than one million veterans each year in positive, life-changing ways, at no cost to them. From the Berkshires to Provincetown, the DAV Department of Massachusetts supports our local veterans everyday with our programs and services.

3

VOLUNTEER

We love our DAV 5K Boston volunteers! Come support our local veteran community and sign up here to volunteer at the DAV 5K Boston on Veterans Day.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 AM

Runner Solutions, DAV Merchandise, Team Tents
and Sponsor Row Opens

9:15 AM

Runner Solutions Closes
Opening Ceremony

9:30 AM

Live Performance of National Anthem

9:32 AM

Safety Briefing

9:45 AM

Procession to Start Area
with DAV Honor Guard

10:00 AM

DAV 5K Roll Starts

10:01 AM

DAV 5K Run Starts

10:05 AM

DAV 1 Mile Walk Starts

11:00 AM

Closing Ceremonies and Awards
Post-Race Celebration

COURSE MAP

Click here to download 5K run course map.

THE DAV 5K BOSTON FEATURES:

Flat and fast course that finishes outside DCR Fort Independence
Scenic views of Boston and Boston Harbor from Pleasure Bay
DAV Honor Guard procession to the start
Famous "post-race feast"

Click here to download 1 mile walk course map.

THE DAV 5K BOSTON FEATURES 3 SEPARATE STARTS:

All starts feature a ceremonial howitzer sendoff!
DAV 5K Roll: Handcycle and Wheelchair
DAV 5K Run/Walk
DAV 1 Mile Walk

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Click here to download the parking map.

Taking the T, a taxi, carpooling or a ride-share to Fort Independence at Castle Island is HIGHLY recommended.

Parking: Limited parking is available on streets around Castle Island.

Rideshare or Taxi: The best address to use for DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island is 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127.

MBTA – Use the Red Line to Broadway Station, then take City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk to the right across Marine Park and around the water to the entrance of the fort. More information on public transportation is available here.

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