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Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K

Wed January 21 - Sat February 28
Cambridge, MA 02139 US Directions

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Cambridge Community 5k

Date Range: 01/21 02/28
Time: 10:00AM EST 10:00AM EST

Cambridge Community 10k

Date Range: 01/21 02/17
Time: 10:00AM EST 10:00AM EST

Place

290 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA US 02139

Description

The Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K is a free local run and walk event designed to bring neighbors together and encourage healthy movement across our communities.

Participants are welcome to complete their 5K anytime during the event window and submit their time online.

A suggested starting point is near Watertown Square, with a scenic route following the Charles River path toward Cambridge. From there, runners can loop near Fresh Pond Reservation before returning toward Watertown.

This suggested route highlights the natural connection between Cambridge and Watertown, but participants are free to complete their 5K in any safe location that works best for them.

Many choose to run:

Along the Charles River Greenway
Near Fresh Pond in Cambridge
Around Arsenal Yards
Through East Watertown neighborhoods
Along Mount Auburn Street connecting both towns
All fitness levels are welcome.

Run it competitively. Walk it with family. Invite a friend from a neighboring town.

The goal is simple:

Encourage healthy habits
Connect local communities
Highlight the strength of Cambridge and Watertown

Whether you live in Cambridge, Watertown, Belmont, or nearby Middlesex County towns, this event is open to you.

Move local. Stay active. Represent your neighborhood.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Sponsors

About the Organizer: Local Impact Events

Local Impact Events organizes community-based virtual walks and runs that encourage movement, consistency, and local participation. Their events are designed to be inclusive and flexible, allowing participants to take part from their own neighborhoods, parks, or daily routines.

By partnering with local businesses and community sponsors, Local Impact Events helps support neighborhood engagement while promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Each event is tied to a specific city or community, creating a local connection while keeping participation simple and accessible for individuals and families.

Presented By: W&F Painting Solutions LLC

W&F Painting Solutions LLC is proud to support the Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K and the local neighborhoods it connects.

Based in Waltham, Massachusetts and serving Cambridge, Watertown, Belmont, and surrounding Middlesex County communities, W&F Painting Solutions works with homeowners and property managers to maintain and improve residential and commercial properties throughout the area.

The company regularly completes interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, and commercial painting projects near Fresh Pond, along the Charles River corridor, around Arsenal Yards in Watertown, and throughout Cambridge neighborhoods including Cambridgeport and North Cambridge.

Known for careful preparation, clean job sites, and dependable scheduling, the team focuses on long-lasting finishes suited to New England homes and buildings.

By supporting events like the Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K, W&F Painting Solutions LLC encourages community involvement while continuing to serve homeowners with reliable painting services across Cambridge, Watertown, and neighboring towns.

Masonry Contractor Serving Farmingville, NY

Perna Masonry proudly supports the Farmingville community and local events throughout Suffolk County. As a trusted local masonry contractor serving Farmingville, NY, our team works on patios, pavers, walkways, stoops, and custom stonework for homeowners across the area.

We regularly complete projects near Bald Hill, South Ocean Avenue, and throughout the residential neighborhoods that make up Farmingville. Our work is built to handle Long Island weather while improving curb appeal and long-term property value.

If you're searching for a reliable masonry contractor near me in Farmingville, NY, visit our Farmingville page to learn more about our services and request a free estimate.

Serving Farmingville and surrounding Suffolk County communities.

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