Fall Classic 5K

Start and finish in beautiful downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts. Take an Autumn stroll or sprint down Mass Ave. The course is fast and flat so you can get back to the post-race party sooner!

Registration Fees:
Cambridge Classic races sell out. Sign up early for the best prices.
$40 – until 7/19
$42.50 – 7/20 to 8/23
$45 – 8/24 to 9/27
$50 – 9/28 to Race Weekend (if available)

Refer 5 or more participants using the personalized link in your confirmation email and get a refund of $20.00.

Refer a whole team of 20 and receive your race entry for free!

Make sure you share your registration link on your social media pages, via email or through text message to get your friends to join you at the 2024 Fall Classic!

Referred participants must register through your customized link for you to receive credit for the referral.

What is included in my registration?
In addition to your collectible technical race t-shirt, you’ll receive a race bib with a timing chip, an invitation to the post-race party and two drink tickets to exchange for beverages provided by Cambridge Brewing Company! 

Is the Fall Classic 5K open to all ages?
Yes! We have no age restriction on registration. If your young ones are comfortable with the 3.1 miles, sign them up to run along with you!

How do I know if I am registered?
After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from RunSignUp.com. You can also search for your registration on our Find A Participant page.

Can I transfer my race number to another person?
Yes! You can transfer your bib to another person up until packet pick-up hours are over. The person you are transferring the bib to will only have to pay a small $20 transfer fee. Find out how here.

Can I transfer from the in-person race to the virtual race?
Yes! You can transfer your registration from the in-person race to the virtual race or vice versa. Find out how here. The deadline to transfer to the virtual 5K is Friday, October 3, 2025 @ 11:59PM. 

Can I run with my dog?
For the safety of all runners, we do not allow animals on the race course (however, they are welcome at the party!). 

Can I run with a stroller?
Yes! We are happy to have you & your little one join us on the race course, but in the interest of safety for all participants, including your child, you will be asked to line up at the back.

Are headphones permitted? 
You may wear headphones. We ask that you keep the volume at a reasonable level for your own safety and out of courtesy for fellow participants.

Is there a course time limit?
Yes. Our time limits are set to ensure runners are protected from traffic and have the support they need to finish. The 5K has a one-hour time limit. Athletes of all abilities are invited to participate, provided they can finish the course within the time frame.

Can I change the size of the shirt I ordered? 
Yes, you can change your swag size until Sunday, 9/21/25. Here's how.

How do I get my bib and swag?
You must attend bib pickup during the time frames and location communicated in the bib number email you will receive on the Monday of race week. Bib pickup will be available at the times listed below:
Saturday, October 4th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM @ Le Méridien Boston Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Sunday, October 5th from 8:00AM to 9:30AM @ 64 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA
We strongly suggest you pick up your gear on Saturday to avoid the lines on race day.

Can someone pick up my bib for me?
Yes. They will need to know your bib number.

Can you mail my race swag?
All race items must be picked up during bib pick-up hours before the race. Swag will not be mailed unless you are registered for the Virtual 5K race.

I signed up for the 2025 Season Pass. When do I get my hoodie?
If you did not pick up your hoodie at the Spring Classic 5K or the Summer Classic 5K, you can do so at the Fall Classic 5K bib pick up on Saturday, 10/4/25 or Sunday, 10/5/25. You will receive an email the week of the race reminding you to pick up your hoodie. 

Is there a bag check?
There is a bag check near the finish line. You can drop your bag in the fenced-off area before you proceed to the start line. No tickets are given for the baggage claim and it will operate under the honor system. Do not leave valuables behind. All bags are subject to search by the City of Cambridge Police. Please remember to pick up your bag immediately after you finish running. Bag check closes at 10:30AM. 

Is the race timed?
The Fall Classic 5K is timed utilizing Mylaps BibTag technology. Timing chips are on the back of the race numbers. You will get them at packet pick up. Results will be calculated based on net time. 

Will there be portable toilets available?
Portable toilets will be available in the starting area of the race throughout the event.

What is your bad weather policy?
It is our goal to ensure a safe event for all involved. We will not expose participants or the community to undue risk as a result of staging the event. The Fall Classic 5K will take place rain or shine. However, when weather or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, we maintain the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could result in an alteration of the course or race length to ensure safety for all. We highly recommend you purchase the race insurance at checkout. 

Do you allow refunds?
All entries are final. There will be no refunds or deferrals. 

Can I create or join a team after I have registered?
You can create or join a team until the team deadline on September 28, 2025 at 11:59PM. Here are the steps you can follow to make the change.

Who does the race benefit?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Girls and Boys Track Team

Is the race accessible by public transportation?
Yes, take the MBTA Red Line to Central Square.

How do I volunteer?
Volunteer registration will open after Labor Day. You can register to volunteer by using the VOLUNTEER tab. Registration closes on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Where should I park on race day?
There is plenty of on-street parking in areas surrounding the start of the race. Please get to the event early if you plan to park. There is also plenty of parking available at the Green Street Garage and the Franklin Street Garage.

Is the course USATF certified?
Yes, #MA15021JK.

Is there a water stop along the route?
There will be a water stop at Henry Street at approximately the halfway mark. Bottled water is also available at the finish line.

I signed up for the Virtual 5K. Where's the information about what I should do next?
Amazing! You will be running from anywhere -- home or work, perhaps in a different state or country. All the information regarding how to upload your results, what kind of proof you need, when you will get your swag, etc. will be sent in an email the Tuesday before the in-person race. You have from Tuesday, September 30 to Sunday, October 12 to submit your time. You will also get reminder emails to submit your time before the deadline, Sunday, October 12. Your swag will be mailed to you. 

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 members registered for the race by the team deadline of Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Your group can register as a Social Team or a Company Team. 

Social teams are made up of friends, family, running buddies, work friends or any combination of the like.
Company teams are made up of employees from one company.

The team deadline is Sunday, 9/28/25 @ 11:59PM.

Get 19 of your closest friends or co-workers to join your team and receive the following:

Reserved tent and table in the post-race area
Cold beer 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 Teams/Groups tab to find out.

Check back on Tuesday, September 30th for the VIP Team Map with tent locations for all qualified VIP Teams. 

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. 

A technical gender-specific shirt 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. 2025 Shirt Color: Olive