2026 Summer Classic 5K

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am UTC-04:00

64 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139-4136, United States | Cambridge

Cambridge Classics 5K Series
Publisher/HostCambridge Classics 5K Series
2026 Summer Classic 5K
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Start and finish in beautiful downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Take a summer stroll or sprint off your stress.
The course is fast and flat so you can get back to the post-race party and a cold beverage sooner!
Registration Info:
Cambridge Classic races sell out. Sign up early for the best prices.
$40 through April 12th
$42.50 from April 13th through May 17th
$45 from May 18th through June 21st
$50 from June 22nd through race day (if available)
SWAG:
A cotton gender-specific tank top will be given to the first 3000 registered runners. All race swag must be picked up during bib pick-up hours before the race. Race swag will not be available after the race and it will not be mailed, unless you are participating virtually. 2026 Tank Color: TBD
VIP TEAMS:
Designed to reward our most loyal fans, the Team VIP Program is, hands down, the best way to experience any Classic 5K. For a team to qualify for the items outlined below, it needs to have a minimum of 20 runners registered for the race by the team deadline of June 21.
Get 19 of your closest friends, family members, running buddies or co-workers to join your team and receive the following:
-Reserved tent and table in the post-race area
-Cold drinks and snacks waiting for your team after you finish
-Pouring station near your tent
Largest Teams Win!
Awards will be given to the largest Social and Company Teams.
Prizes include a ridiculously oversized trophy.
You can create your team or add yourself to one during registration. If you are not sure if your team has already been created, use the VIEW TEAMS tab to find out.
POST RACE PARTY
Post-Race Party following the race with a great selection of beer provided by a local brewery.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male, female and non-binary finishers AND the top 3 male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions:
under 14
14-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Winners will be notified via email the Friday after the race. Awards are mailed approximately 2 weeks after the race as they are engraved. There is no day-of award ceremony.
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