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
2024 Results
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.
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!
Join us for the Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K as we continue our tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. This annual event began with the mission to raise awareness and support for veterans and military families, while also fostering a sense of community and pride for those who have sacrificed for our freedom.
In 2025, we are excited to announce a new chapter for the Honor Run as we relocate to the picturesque DCR’s Fort Independence at Castle Island. This new venue offers a stunning backdrop of Boston Harbor and a scenic course for participants to enjoy while raising awareness and funds for two military non-profits.
Continuing the tradition will be the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need. Since its inception in 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has awarded over 70,000 scholarships valued at $220,000,000. There were 2,882 scholarships awarded this past year.
This year we are proud to have Fisher House Boston join as a charity partner. Fisher House Boston provides a home away from home for military and veterans’ families while their loved ones are receiving treatment at local hospitals. The foundation plays a crucial role in ensuring that families can stay close to their service members during difficult times, at no cost to them. Your participation in the Honor Run will directly support Fisher House Boston and its ongoing mission to serve military families in need.
The Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K is more than just a race—it is a celebration of our military’s legacy, a time to come together in support of those who served, and an opportunity to give back to the community. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or supporter, your involvement will help us honor the men and women who have given so much.
Don’t miss out on this incredible event—mark your calendars for 2025 and get ready for an unforgettable race at Castle Island, all while supporting our military non-profits!
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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. Prices for general 5K registration and Active Duty/Retired Military or First Responders will increase as we approach race day, see below for details.
5K Registration
Charity Runner
Military/First RespondersMost Popular
$ 35
Per Month- Active Duty/Retired Military or First Responders
- April 1 – Race Day: $40
ROTC/JROTC
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!
Location
Castle Island
2010 William J. Day Blvd.
South Boston, MA 02127
Directions
MBTA
The closest MBTA stop is City Point E Broadway at Farragut Rd., which is accessible by the 7, 9, 10, and 11 buses. You can take the MBTA Red Line to Broadway and then take City Point bus 9 or 11. Walk through Marine Park and then follow along Day Blvd. next to the water to get to Fort Independence. Visit mbta.com for more information on public transportation.
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
Taking public transportation, a rideshare/taxi or carpooling is highly recommended. The parking lot is located at 1973 William J. Day Boulevard, Boston, but it will fill quickly and there is limited parking available on the streets around Castle Island.