Colin's Joy Project 5K

🏃‍♂️Event Overview

We are back! Please join us for the Annual Colin Joy Project 5K September 27th, 2025. We are so excited to be continuing Colin's Joy Project's mission and are here to welcome you all back for running. The day will begin with 2 youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches.

🎉Post-Race Festivities

• Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available after the race.
• Entertainment: Enjoy entertainment during the awards ceremony.
• Raffle: Great raffle items will be up for grabs.
• Merch: A pop-up shop for Colin's Joy Project merch!

👕T-Shirts

Colin's Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registered 5K runners/walkers.

🕘Race Day Schedule

• Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (*permit pending)
• 5K Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Youth Races:
  • 8:15 a.m. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under)
  • 8:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)
• Registration Fees: 5K Registration $30, Youth registration $15

🏞️Course Information

Fast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard.

📋Number Pick-Up

Registration will be open at 7:30 a.m. for pick-up and same day sign ups.

🅿️Parking Details

Parking is available along the adjacent streets and beach area. Resident parking is NOT in effect on Saturdays.

💰Refund Policy

We appreciate and understand that unexpected circumstances present themselves constantly. However, if you have registered for the race and are unable to attend, we kindly request that your race fee be considered a donation to Colin's Joy Project. If this is not acceptable, please email info@colinsjoyproject.org to arrange for a refund.

🌟About Colin's Joy Project

Colin McGrath was killed in 2018 after being struck by a car on his way home from a wonderful day in the park. His life was full of love, laughter, and curiosity. Colin lived every minute of his life to the fullest. His laughing