2026 Boston Jolly Jaunt

Name: 2026 Boston Jolly Jaunt
Start: 2026-12-05T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-05T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Boston Common

Boston Common, 0 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02108 · Downtown

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When	Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 8:00 am – 11:30 amEastern time.
Where	Boston Common0 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02108 · Downtown · Map
Price	$35Price set by the organizer; see fundraise.specialolympicsma.org. We do not sell tickets or add fees.
Listed by	fundraise.specialolympicsma.orgOrganizer’s page · All events at Boston Common →
Category	Charity Event

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Special Olympics Massachusetts hosts its holiday-themed, professionally timed 5K and 1K run and walk starting on Boston Common and looping through the Back Bay. Participants receive jingle bells and compete for costume prizes, with proceeds supporting local Special Olympics athletes. Entry is $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K in advance, or $40 on race day.

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Boston Common, 0 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02108Downtown. Check the MBTA trip planner for the closest station; most Boston venues are a short walk from the T.

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