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A Run to Honor… An Honor to Run

Saturday, May 10, 2025

 
 
 
 
 
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2024 Results

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Number Pick-Up & Onsite Registration

8:30 AM
Pre-race Warm-up

9:00 AM
Race Start

Post-Race
Awards Ceremony

Awards

1st Place Overall Men

1st Place Overall Women

1st Place Male Wheelchair Finisher

1st Place Female Wheelchair Finisher

1st Place Military Team (Teams of 4)

1st Place Law Enforcement Team (Teams of 4)

1st Place JROTC (Teams of 4)

Age Categories will be posted

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, we will head to Castle Island for the 23rd Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run.

Presented by: Hanscom Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation

The Marine Corps Honor Run 5K will offer:

  • The fastest 5K course in Boston
  • Scenic views from Castle Island
  • Product sampling
  • Event warm-up
  • Awards ceremony with great prizes, and more!

The distinctive spirit of hundreds of military and law enforcement officers is pervasive throughout the day. Groups will be running in formation, local honor guards will be onsite, as well as Marine Corps Cadets to help warm your muscles up. Race participants will include active duty officers and veterans from all branches of the U.S. Military and local law enforcement groups. But don’t be fooled, this event is for EVERYONE. We welcome beginner runners, walkers and elite athletes alike. All you need is your sneakers and patriotism!

This run helps drive awareness and funds for the Fisher House Boston. Participants are encouraged to donate to the group at the point of registration.

Fisher House Boston supports military members (active, guard, veteran, or retired) and their families when they are facing medical hardship in Boston by offering comfortable, safe, and free hotel accommodations during inpatient treatment or 4+ days of weekly outpatient care at any Boston-area medical center. They never use a waitlist and there is no limit on the number of nights of lodging or individual stays they will provide.

Since its inception in 2014, Fisher House Boston has provided more than 4,200 military families with over 27,600 nights of lodging, saving them more than $10.7 million dollars (as of 1 January 2025).

Registration
Registration Fees

Participants will receive a race t-shirt (must register by 11:59 PM (ET) on April 15, 2025) and commemorative coin at the finish line after the race.

5K Registration

$ 50

Per MonthRegistration Closed

Military/First RespondersMost Popular

$ 30

Per Month
  • Active Duty or Retired Military, ROTC, JROTC or First Responders

Registration Closed

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the fun on race day! If you do not wish to run but still want to be involved, we encourage you to lend a hand. Assistance will be needed at water stations, number pick-up, the finisher area, and along the course. All volunteers will receive an official race T-shirt.

Click here to volunteer.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in receiving information regarding sponsorship opportunities for the race, please contact Alex Mrusek at amrusek@conventures.com.

Course

This is the flattest and fastest course you will find in the Boston area. Perfect for beginners or for experienced runners looking for a PR!

The start of the race will begin at DCR’s Carson Beach/Mother’s Rest Area. Runners will run northbound on Day Boulevard making a hairpin turn just before the intersection of Day Boulevard and Farragut Street. The participants will return to Carson Beach traveling southbound on Day Boulevard. This event will effectively close Day Boulevard from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM, as well as cause traffic delays at Kosciusko Circle, Mount Vernon Street and Columbia Road.

Course Map

Location

Castle Island
2010 William J. Day Blvd.
South Boston, MA 02127

Directions

MBTA
The closest MBTA stop is City Point Bus Stop, which is accessible by the 7, 9, 10, and 11 buses. It is a 3-minute drive or approximately 20-minute walk from this stop to Castle Island.

By Car (Map)
From the West: Mass Pike east to I-93 (I-95) South. Exit 15 off the Expressway.

From the North: Exit 15 off I-93 (I-95) North, left at end.

From the South: Exit 14 off the Expressway, follow Morrissey Boulevard, either go up to the rotary or crossover Mt. Vernon Street up to Day Boulevard or Exit 15 off the Expressway right at end.

Parking
The closest parking is at 1973 William J. Day Boulevard, Boston.

Parking

Free parking will be available. Follow signs to designated parking areas.