Join us at the 12th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on September 12, 2026!
What: A FREE celebration of community health & wellness including a 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk, Health & Fitness Pavilion, and Kids’ Fun Zone!
Where: The Dimock Center
55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 7:30 – 11:00 AM
Check in between 7:30 and 8:30 AM
Race begins promptly at 9:00 AM
Kids’ Fun Zone from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Weather: The 12th Annual Road to Wellness will take place rain or shine! Please dress accordingly and stay tuned for the latest updates.
Travel & Parking: There will be NO on-site parking available for the race.
We are expecting many participants for this event and discourage driving to the race, as parking in the area is expected to be VERY limited.
Rather than driving, please plan to take public transportation, bike, or get a ride. Please note that Dimock Street and all the streets on the race course are closed during the race.
NOTE: The MBTA has announced that there will be no Orange Line train service between Back Bay and Forest Hills on Saturday, September 12.
Shuttle buses will replace train service along this section of the line. Please allow extra travel time and anticipate potential delays when planning your trip.
The MBTA’s Trip Planner is a great way to figure out how to get to the race without driving!
Early Bib Pickup
If you’re registered for the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, you can skip the lines on race day by attending Early Bib Pickup at The Dimock Center! You can even check in your teammates and friends and pick up their bibs, too.
Early Bib Pickup Schedule:
September 9: 2 PM – 7 PM
September 10: 2 PM – 7 PM
September 11: 8 AM – 11 AM
Location: 55 Dimock Street, Cheney Building, Roxbury, MA
Picking up for a running group? If you know you’ll be stopping by to pick up a larger batch of bibs, email info@roadtowellness5k.com letting us know approximately how many bibs you’ll be collecting and when you plan to arrive.
Race Course
The Run and Walk routes wind through the historic Roxbury community, starting and ending at The Dimock Center.
Click on the interactive Google Maps below to explore the official race routes!
