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5 Mile Road Race - 5 Mile Road Race Details
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Patriots Day Road Race
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Race Day Details

DATE Saturday, April 18, 2026

Start Time: 8:00 AM Sharp

Start Line: Massachusetts Ave (Battle Green), between Via Lago Restaurant and Cary Library.

*Note: The race starts with the traditional firing of muskets!

Registration

  • Fee: $35 (Increases to $40 on April 1st)
  • Deadline: April 11, 2026 (or when full)
  • Limit: 1,000 Runners
  • NO Race Day Registration
View "How to Enter" Page

Packet Pickup

Pre-Race (Recommended):
Eagle Bank, 1768 Mass Ave, Lexington

  • Thursday, April 16: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday, April 17: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Race Morning (Limited):
Emery Park (Depot Square)

  • Saturday, April 18: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

Note: No on-site bag check storage. Unattended bags will be removed.

Runner Swag

SHIRT T-Shirts: All pre-registered runners receive a custom 2026 Bella Canvas soft cotton race shirt.
MEDAL Finisher Medal: To celebrate America 250, all finishers will receive a commemorative medal.

Awards & Trophies

Ceremony begins approx. 9:15 AM at the Bandstand

  • Currier Cup
    1st Place Overall Finisher
  • Eileen Entin Award
    1st Female Lexingtonian
  • Sgt Norman Carlson Award
    1st Male Lexingtonian

Age Group Medals (1st & 2nd Place M/F):

• 12 & Under
• 13 – 19
• 20 – 29
• 30 – 39
• 40 – 49
• 50 – 59
• 60 – 69
• 70 & Up

Race Day Facilities

P
Parking

Crowds will be large for the America 250 celebration. Please check the Town Patriots Day Page for maps and shuttle info.

WC
Restrooms

Located at the Visitors Center (right side of the Minuteman Statue).

FOOD
Refreshments

Water, juice, and fruit available for runners just past the finish line.

TIME
Results

Professional timing by BayState Race Services. Results available immediately online.

More Information

Race History | Past Results | Course Map | Sponsorships


Register at RunSignup.com

Page Updated: February 1, 2026