Waltham's Annual Shoppers Cafe 5K: What To Know

WALTHAM, MA — We may be headed into back-to-school territory, but don't put away those running shoes just yet. The annual Shopper's Cafe 5k presented by Marathon Sports is set to get underway Sept. 12.

Proceeds from the $35 cost of registration will go to the Waltham Partnership for Youth, which has a mission is to identify the needs of Waltham youth and to leverage the resources to address those needs. Their vision is that all Waltham youth should have the opportunity to become productive citizens in the community and the workforce.

The deadline to register is Sept. 12 at noon.

Event Date:
Sunday, September 15

Event Location:
Shopper’s Café, 731 Moody Street,

Event Start:
10:30am 5K Start

Event Distance:
5K race passes the historic Watch Factory.
Walkers welcome.
Running strollers start in the back.
No dogs.

Runner Perks:

• Participants will receive a 60/40 Cotton/Poly Tech Shirt (9/5 t-shirt deadline)
• Participants over the age of 21 will receive a beer ticket
• Participants will receive a pair of Feetures Socks (while supplies last)
• Participants will receive a cider donut from PIZZI Farm (while supplies last)
• Participants will have the option to wear test a pair of HOKA ONE ONE shoes (while supplies last)
• There will also be discounted food and drink menu inside Shopper’s Café

The Shopper's Cafe 5k is part of the Run Around Waltham Series