LiveSTRONG at the YMCA - Peabody

LiveSTRONG at the YMCA - Peabody is the annual road race hosted by the YMCA of Metro North and the Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody, Massachusetts, on November 21, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K both start at 8:30 a.m. Entry includes post-race refreshments, and awards are given by age group. The race funds the Livestrong at the Y program, which helps cancer survivors rebuild strength and confidence, and it sits within a wider series raising money for YMCA community programs.

Experienced runners and newcomers are both accounted for, which shows in the pairing of a 5K with a half marathon and nothing in between. If you have never raced 13.1 miles, that gap is bridged with about twelve weeks of running four times a week, one of those a long run that grows to roughly 11 miles. If the 5K is the target, two months of short, regular runs plus one weekly session of faster intervals is enough. Both fields leave together, so seed yourself by pace.