YMCA River Run 5K
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Lowell, MA
- Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Drive, 01852
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A family-friendly 5K along the scenic Merrimack River, supporting healthy living programs with fun, games, and music.
- Fun
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyGreat for: families, cause-driven runners
Join the YMCA River Run 5K for a welcoming and family-friendly experience in Lowell, MA. This out-and-back course offers pleasant views along the scenic Merrimack River. Beyond the run, enjoy a lively atmosphere with fun, games, and music. Your participation directly supports vital healthy living programs for individuals with Parkinson's disease and cancer patients and survivors.
What to expect
- - Enjoy a family-friendly run or walk on an out-and-back 5K course.
- - Take in the scenic views along the Merrimack River.
- - Experience a lively atmosphere with fun, games, and music.
Standout details
- Family-friendly run/walk
- Scenic Merrimack River route
- Supports healthy living programs
- Fun, games, and music atmosphere
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Join us for a family friendly run/walk. It's an out and back 5k along the scenic Merrimack River. There will be fun, games, music and running. Proceeds will support our healthy living programs for people with Parkinson's disease and also healthy living programs for cancer patients and survivors.
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