Description
The Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide is a flat and fast race through the heart of East Cambridge & Inman Square. The race starts & finishes at CambridgeSide and is immediately followed by a post-race party at the new CanalSide Food + Drink hall. Registration includes a short-sleeve technical t-shirt, 5 complimentary parking voucher, and a post-race celebration. The race benefits the MSPCA & the Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund.
After crossing the finish line at this year's Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide, DJ Smooth Bee will keep the party going at CanalSide Food + Drink, CambridgeSide's newly opened energetic food and drink experience featuring spectacular waterfront views, a collection of exciting eateries, and a centrally located bar. Redeem your 2 tear-off drink tickets at C-Side Bar for the signature 5K beer: Zero Gravity – Green State Lager.
Swag
A short sleeve gender-specific technical shirt is included in your race registration. All race swag must be picked up during bib pick-up hours before the race. Race swag will not be available after the race and it will not be mailed, unless you are participating virtually. 2025 Shirt Color: True Royal
The Top Teams
Largest Teams Win!
Awards will be given to the top 3 largest teams:
1st Place – Complimentary Lunch + Drink at CanalSide Food + Drink for every team member. See voucher for complete details. Up to $25 per voucher.
2nd Place - $250 CanalSide Food + Drink gift card for the team
3rd Place - 10 Free Pizzas from Lala’s Neapolitan-ish Pizza
The deadline to join a team is Saturday, 5/31/25 @ 11:59PM. Top Teams will be announced at the race & emails will go out to their team captains first thing on race day morning.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male, female and non-binary finishers AND the top 3 male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions:
- under 14
- 14-18
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80+
Winners will be notified via email on Monday, a week following the race, once results are official. Awards are mailed approximately 2 weeks after the race as they are engraved. There is no day-of award ceremony.
Place
Cambridge, MA US 02141
Race Contact Info
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