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112th Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race
373 spots left. Registration ends April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT
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Lexington Lions Club Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race – 2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Secure your spot for the 112th Annual Lexington Lions Club Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race. We have a strict 1,000-runner limit — register early to guarantee your place on the starting line!
🏃♂️ The Celebration Continues: Saturday Edition! 🏃♀️
Join us for the 112th Annual Patriots Day Road Race on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
Why Saturday? To celebrate America 250, the entire town is celebrating on Saturday again! It isn’t just the race; two expanded reenactments, the parade, and the festivities are ALL taking place on Saturday, April 18th this year. This schedule allows you to run the race and enjoy the full scope of the historic festivities, parades, and reenactments before and after crossing the finish line.
📢 A Look Ahead to 2027: A Return to Tradition. Enjoy this special Saturday edition while you can, because tradition returns next year! In 2027 the race will return to its historic home on Patriots' Day Monday—honoring the tradition of the very first race run in 1914.
Race Details for 2026:
🔥 AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION: Run 5 Miles through the Birthplace of Liberty as we mark the 250th Anniversary of America! 📅 DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ⏰ TIME: 8:00 AM Start 📍 START/FINISH LINE: Crosswalk between Meriam Street and Cary Library 📝 ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: No race-day registration. Registration ends on April 11, 2026 (or when the cap is reached). 🏅 SPECIAL AMERICA 250th FINISHER MEDAL: Every runner will receive a custom medal to commemorate this milestone year. 👟 LIMITED FIELD: 1,000-runner cap. 🎟 PACKET PICKUP:
- Eagle Bank: April 16-17
- Race Day: Emery Park (Depot Square in Lexington Center)
Supporting a Great Cause
This race, first run in 1914, is one of the oldest in the country. For over four decades, we have proudly dedicated the proceeds from this event to Journey for Sight - Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Foundation (MLERF) to support vital eye disease research.
Don't wait—this special Saturday edition WILL sell out!
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Battle Green, Lexington, MA
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