Road running

Solar 5K/15K

📅 August 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Boston · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

9.3 mi3.1 mi

About

The Solar 5k/15k (formerly the Polar Vortex) takes place on Sunday, August 8, 2027, in Boston, Pennsylvania, starting from 1902 Donner Street. Both the 5K (3.1 miles) and the 15K (9.3 miles) start at 8:00 AM on a flat rail-trail with a crushed limestone surface, with water stops at the turnarounds. The race is USATF sanctioned.

Proceeds benefit Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels. Awards go to the top three men and women overall, the top masters, and the top three in each age group. Headphones and pets are not allowed.

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