Half Way to Dot Day 5K

Event Information

Join us for the annual Halfway to Dot Day 5k Road Race on Saturday, December 14th, 2024! This is a family friendly run for all ages and abilities along the paths of DCR’s Pope John Paul Park in Dorchester. The event is certified and sanctioned by USA Track and Field – New England.

The shotgun start is at 9:00 AM. Registration for adults and teenagers (12+) is just $25. All youth under 12 are asked to make a donation of at least $5, of which 100% of the proceeds will be allocated to post-secondary and trades school scholarships for Dorchester youth.

Join us after the race at Florian Hall where there will be local vendors and potentially a visit from old Saint Nick!

The Course

A fast and flat 5k (3.1 miles) inside of DCR's Pope John Paul II Park. Runners will start near the Hilltop Street entrance and pass by festively decorated water tables and carolers along the way.

Bib Pick Up

Packets will be available for EARLY PICK-UP on Friday, December 13th from 5:00-8:00 PM (location to be announced soon). Participants may also pick up their packets at Florian Hall Saturday morning beginning at 7:30 AM. Registration will be available at early pick-up as well as on the morning of the race (until 8:30 AM or until spots are full).

Parking

Parking is available at the Walgreens parking lot (757 Gallivan Boulevard) and adjacent streets. “Candy Cane Lane” will lead you safely and quickly from Walgreens through the park to the starting line. Limited parking is available at Florian Hall, and there is no parking in the McKeon Post parking lot.