Thoreau Road Race
When is Thoreau Road Race?
Thoreau Road Race takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Concord, MA.
What distances does Thoreau Road Race offer?
Thoreau Road Race offers 2 events: Kids Run (~.8 miles), 5k.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run (~.8 miles) | 0.8 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 5k | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Thoreau Road Race cost?
Registration for Thoreau Road Race starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Thoreau Road Race held?
Thoreau Road Race is held in Concord, MA at Thoreau Elementary School.
About Thoreau Road Race
The Thoreau School Road Race is back! We're excited to offer this event again in 2026.
Race Details
- Sunday May 17th, 2026
- 5k (All Ages): 9am
- Kids Run (~.8 miles): 10am
- Awards Ceremony: 10:30am
- Start/Finish of all races in front of Thoreau Elementary School, 29 Prairie Street, Concord, MA 01742. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, with limited parking at the school itself.
- All proceeds benefit the Thoreau Elementary School.
Registration Details
- All participants who pre-registered before May 1st will receive a Thoreau School Road Race T-Shirt! We'll do our best to accommodate shirts/sizes for registrations after May 1st, but shirt availability and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after this date.
- Registration is available on the morning of the race, at an increased fee.
- **Early Packet Pickup is available! Early registrants can pick up their packet on Friday, May 15th, from 3 to 4pm in front of Thoreau Elementary School. Save time on race morning!**
- Packets may also be picked up on race morning.
Course Map
Course Map
2026 Course map below.
Kids Run takes place in within the Prairie Street/Central Street neighborhood.
Sponsors
2026 Sponsor Coming Soon!
Thank you to our wonderful 2025 sponsors...
