Join us on Sunday May 17, 2026 for the 11th annual Run for Recovery 5K & Tribute
9 AM • Boston’s Franklin Park Playstead
Established in 2016 to celebrate recovery and move forward as a community in support of wellness while honoring those we’ve lost to addiction, our 2026 event features distance options of 3.1 miles (5K) or 1.55 miles (1 course loop) and a virtual 5K option.
The event includes a Festival of community and business organizations that support wellness in recovery. The day’s program also includes a moving Tribute to honor those we have lost to addiction and their families and supporters.
Details About The Run for Recovery 5K & Tribute
GETTING THERE
Public transportation to the race is available via the MBTA.
Driving: Put 25 Pierpont Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121 in your mapping app or GPS. Note there is also a 25 Pierpont Rd in West Roxbury (02132) – that is the wrong location.
If you need assistance or HP parking, please check in with one of our parking volunteers at the entrance to the parking lot. Please cooperate with Park Rangers and avoid parking in spaces dedicated to the golf club or Franklin Park Zoo.
COURSE AMENITIES
- Portable toilets will be available at the Franklin Park Playstead.
- Water stops will be available along the course.
- Refreshments will be provided at the finish line.
REGISTRATION
Online registration will remain open for the live event until race day Sunday, May 17. Registration will also be available at pre-race bib pickup locations (see below) and on-site at Franklin Park on Sunday, May 17. Registration for virtual runners will stay open through Sunday, May 17.
Race shirts are guaranteed only to live or virtual participants who register by Wednesday April 29. The registration form will also allow you to create a team for family and friends, donate to the Boston Bulldogs or set up your own fundraising page. Sponsored registration is available for those who cannot manage the race fee.
Fundraising options are available for both teams and individuals on your Race Roster registration page. As always, we greatly appreciate your support in doing this, as the funds raised will directly support the vital programs we offer. For any questions regarding fundraising, please email meaghan@bostonbulldogsrunning.org
VIRTUAL RUNNERS
Interested in supporting the Boston Bulldogs and being part of a truly special event, but unable to join us on race day? Consider registering as a virtual runner, and run the race on your own terms, at a time and location of your choice. Virtual runners will receive a commemorative race shirt by mail if registered by the April 29 deadline (most likely mailed and delivered after race weekend)!
Don’t forget to tag us on social media!
Facebook: Boston Bulldogs Running Club
Instagram: @bostonbulldogsrunning
LinkedIn: Boston Bulldogs Running Club
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are an important part of this event each year. Sign up for a specific time slot or assignment on the volunteer form on the registration site.
Note: If you want to run/walk on race day and also volunteer, register as a volunteer first — we’ll accommodate your volunteer assignment and we’ll waive your registration fee. Then, register for the race using the comp code sent in your volunteer confirmation email. Thank you for being part of the Boston Bulldogs community of support!
PACKET/T-SHIRT PICKUP
Advance bib/T-shirt pickup will be available at Marathon Sports in Brookline and in Plymouth for all runners who select the pickup option when they register. Pickup will also be available for live event runners on race day.
- Marathon Sports Brookline
1638 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Saturday May 16: 10 AM – 1 PM - Marathon Sports Plymouth
9 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Saturday May 16: 4 – 6 PM
RACE SHIRTS
All participants who registered by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 29 will receive a commemorative race T-shirt!
The T-shirts will come in unisex sizing for both children and adults. To guarantee T-shirt sizes and to get your shirt before your race, please plan to pick up your shirt at the pickup locations which will be scheduled at two Marathon Sports locations (see above).
T-shirts will be mailed to those who select that option on the registration form (a $5 shipping charge per shirt will be added to cover the mailing expense) by the April 29 deadline and cannot be guaranteed delivery by race weekend. (Shipping charge is included in the registration cost for virtual runners)
FESTIVAL AND TRIBUTE
The 2026 Run for Recovery Festival of Community Programs and Supporters will once again be part of the live event at Franklin Park.
Reach out to info@bostonbulldogsrunning.org for details if your organization is interested in participating.
AWARDS
Results/times will be captured on-site at the live event and can be self-reported for virtual runners. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, as well as age group categories.