Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce to bring its Annual 5K Walk & Run to Downtown Worcester, on Saturday, August 8, 2026! Online registration closes at noon on Friday, August 7th. The event will feature a 5K run loop that brings participants down and around the Canal District and Downtown areas of Worcester. Walkers will have the opportunity to join the runners out on the roads for the official 5K course. As a family-friendly event, we will have the opportunities for kids to engage in the fun. Families, friends, and colleagues are encouraged to join the event as teams for a friendly competition. All registered participants will be automatically entered into a raffle for fun prizes. Prizes will be presented during the awards ceremony immediately following the end of the walk. Race details: Saturday, August 8th 9:00 AM run start; 9:10 AM walk start $10 walkers, $15 runners All ages welcome! Stroller friendly.
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2026 Kennedy Community Health 5K Walk & Run 2026 — Worcester, MA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Worcester, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
