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Run for the Buns! is a 5K race in Boxborough, Massachusetts, benefiting the House Rabbit Network, a local organization for rabbit rescue and education. Participants can run or walk individually or as a team. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person. The morning's activities include 5K check-in, the race itself, and a kids' Bunny Hop race afterward. The event focuses on fundraising for the House Rabbit Network, with all proceeds supporting their rescue, adoption, and rabbit care education efforts. Following the 5K, attendees are invited to Craft Food Hall BXB on Beaver Brook Road for an after-party. The party will feature a raffle, music, family activities, food for purchase, and a complimentary drink with each registration.

The Fun(d) Run is Front Runners New York’s weekly social group runs, with options on Tuesday nights in Brooklyn, Wednesday nights in Manhattan, and Saturday mornings in Manhattan. Tuesday runners gather at the Grand Army Plaza Arch by the fountain at 7:00 PM, starting a Prospect Park loop by 7:15 PM. On the second Tuesday of each month, the group meets at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park for the free NYRR Open Run, which begins at 7:00 PM. Wednesday and Saturday runs convene in Central Park across from the Daniel Webster Statue, at 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM respectively. The Brooklyn run shifts location monthly between Prospect Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Manhattan runs use Central Park as the regular meeting point and running base. Wednesday typically sees the largest runner turnout of the week, and Saturday draws runners and walkers, including newcomers and visitors from other cities. Bag drop is available for the NYRR Open Run, varies for Tuesday Prospect Park runs, and is handled through Rutgers Church before the Manhattan runs. The social aspect is part of the routine: a different member selects a restaurant after Tuesday runs, Wednesday runners often go to dinner, and Saturday concludes with a light breakfast social.

The Witch City 5K is a 5K road race through Salem, Massachusetts, held during October's Haunted Happenings. It begins at 9:00 AM from Salem Willows Park on Fort Avenue, placing the race within the city's busiest Halloween season, not on a quiet race weekend. The route follows Salem streets and permits strollers and well-behaved dogs, positioning it as a community race rather than a competition exclusively for serious runners. Runners may obtain a race tee while supplies last. Shirts must be collected before the start. Free parking is available at the Willows main lot and along Fort Avenue.

The Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk is a 5K and virtual run/walk held at Pine Banks Park in Melrose, Massachusetts. It begins at 9:00 AM EDT in October, coinciding with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is organized by the Tufts Medical community. The in-person 5K is a local park event, while the virtual option allows participation in support of the cause from outside Melrose. This marks the second annual running, positioning it as a developing community race rather than an established regional event. Its objective is clear: to raise awareness and offer support to patients, families, and friends impacted by breast cancer. The event also highlights the scope of the issue, stating that approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States receive a breast cancer diagnosis annually. There is no rain date; the race proceeds on its scheduled day regardless of weather conditions.

The DEF Dash 5K is a live, in-person 5K run or walk held at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham, starting at 11:00 AM. The Dedham Education Foundation established it following 10 years of Bernie’s Run, and the event has taken place annually since 2019. Hundreds of runners, walkers, family, and friends gather for a community race focused on schools, not solely a competition for runners. The day benefits the Dedham Education Foundation, Dedham Public Schools, and local students, offering age-category prizes, award ceremonies, food, drink, and music post-race.

Micky's Run is a 5k charity road race in Lowell, Massachusetts, held in May from late morning into early afternoon. The race raises money for Team Micky Ward charities, connecting the event to Lowell’s best-known boxing figure and local fundraising. Race day begins at the Blue Shamrock on Market Street, where runners check in before proceeding to the starting line. The pub also hosts the post-race party, making the event centered around this downtown spot as much as the 5k. Registration is managed via RunSignup.

The Fall Classic 5K begins and ends in downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the race headquarters located at 64 Sidney St. This is a fall running event covering the standard 5K distance. The in-person race starts in the morning, and a Virtual 5K option is available for runners who prefer to complete the distance elsewhere. The course takes runners down Mass Ave and is described by the organizers as fast and flat, suitable for those aiming for a quick time or enjoying an autumn jog. The race is part of the Cambridge Classic series. Organizers note that these races tend to sell out, and registration prices increase in stages as race weekend approaches. A post-race gathering is included, lending the event a local Cambridge fun-run atmosphere rather than a basic timed 5K.

Jog Your Memory is a 5K run and 1.5-mile walk held in Needham, Massachusetts, offering both in-person and virtual participation. The in-person race begins and ends at Mitchell Elementary School. This event is organized by a non-profit founded by Jess Rice and her husband Bob to aid individuals impacted by Alzheimer's. The event generates funds for Alzheimer's research and caregiver respite. To date, over $2.35 million has been raised. Over the last twelve years, 80% of the funds have been allocated to research, and 20% have been directed to a Caregiver Grant program, providing additional support for those caring for family members.

Miles for Mary is a 5K run and walk at Devereux Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts, supporting brain cancer research. This race is one of two annual events honoring Mary Park's memory, the other being a research seminar focused on advancements in brain cancer treatment. Mary Park died from glioblastoma. The race series directs all funds raised to brain cancer research, including work at Mass General Cancer Center. The seminar provides an educational component, with physicians like Elizabeth Gerstner and Michael W. Parsons presenting research updates, and the race offers a straightforward way for local participants to contribute to that cause.