Congratulations and thank you to our 2026 Stepping Strong teammates who ran or walked the Boston 5K yesterday! We are so grateful for our team!
Join us on Marathon Monday!
- The Stepping Strong team has an exclusive cheer zone at the ‘One Mile to Go Block Party’ in Kenmore Sq. (circled in pink on the map above)
- Driving: There is limited/ no parking in Kenmore Sq. on race day and we suggest all supporters access Kenmore Sq. via public transportation. However, if a car is required, you should park as close to Agganis Arena/BU side of Commonwealth Avenue and walk to Kenmore Sq. Please obey all traffic stops, no parking signs, etc., as some places indicate you cannot park there.
- If you take the MBTA, you have three options:
- Kenmore Square MBTA Stop
- Fenway MBTA Stop (~10-minute walk): The underground pathway between one side of Comm Ave to the other side of Comm Ave in Kenmore Square WILL be open to cross to the marathon route and get to the event.
- Blandford St. MBTA Stop (~9-minute walk)
- If you are traveling by commuter rail (Worcester-Framingham Line), Lansdowne Station is closest and is about a 10-minute walk.
- Commonwealth Avenue will be open from Chestnut Hill Avenue MBTA Stop until Blandford Street MBTA Stop on the B Green Line. After that, the remainder of the road will be closed. Please keep this in mind when traveling.
- Upon reaching Kenmore Sq. you will need to go through a check-point and then follow the pink dots to our cheering zone!
- Dress appropriate for weather conditions.
- We will not have food, water, or Porta Johns, at our cheering section. There will be public amenities available close by, or you can bring your own (subject to search).
REQUIRED ENTRY PASS
The following pass is required (electronically or printed) to enter the Kenmore Sq. Stepping Strong Cheer Zone Area:
The Beehive and Cosmica + Stepping Strong
Head on over to The Beehive or Cosmica restaurants on Marathon Monday! Both are convenient, great spots after cheering on Stepping Strong runners all day! Go to www.beehiveboston.com or www.cosmicaboston.com to make a reservation.
J.Crew + Stepping Strong
The Stepping Strong Center is partnering with J.Crew on Newbury Street for a shopping fundraiser the day after the marathon, Tuesday, April 21 from 9am to 1pm.
You, your families, friends, and anyone looking to shop are welcome to stop by the store, where all purchases will include complimentary embroidery. 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Stepping Strong Center.
Thank you once again for joining us for the Boston 5K with Stepping Strong! If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or 857 505 1225.
From start to finish,
Ali