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2026 Winter Classic 5K

Expected Race Date

~Dec 2026

Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.

Location

Cambridge, MA

Quick facts

Date
around December 2026 (expected)
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

Join us for a chilly run of the Winter Classic 5K!Start and finish in beautiful downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts.Make it a winter stroll or an all-out sprint down Mass Ave. The course is fast and flat so you can get back to the finish line sooner!Festive attire is encouraged but not mandatory. REGISTRATION FEES: $40 until 10/11$42.50 from 10/12 through 11/1$45 from 11/2 through 11/29$50 from 11/30 through Race Day (if available)

Logistics

Race Day

around December 2026 (expected)

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Cambridge, MA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

no weather data yet

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Winter Classic 5K?

The 2026 Winter Classic 5K hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around December 2026 (expected).

Where does the 2026 Winter Classic 5K take place?

It takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What distances does the 2026 Winter Classic 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Winter Classic 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Winter Classic 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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