MIHEI Strides for Mothers 5K

Sat, Aug 22, 2026
United States
Boston
100% asphalt
200
mihei.org
Road Run
Maternal Health
5K

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Road runs in United States, Boston

Distances

Running
5K Run
5 km
Start: Aug 23, 04:00 AM
50.00 EUR
Running
2.5K Walk
2.5 km
Start: Aug 23, 04:00 AM

About

A 5K run and 2.5K walk to support maternal health equity in Nigeria, featuring scenic, flat, paved routes with chip timing and finisher medals.

Catering & aid stations

No on-course catering; finish-area refreshments may be provided.

Pacers

Pacemakers will be featured for the 5K run to help runners maintain target times; refer to event signage and the start corrals on race day for specific pacer waves and flags.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Boston

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan35°20°

↑ 07:12

↓ 16:36

Feb38°21°

↑ 06:43

↓ 17:16

Mar46°29°

↑ 06:56

↓ 18:51

Apr56°39°

↑ 06:03

↓ 19:26

May67°49°

↑ 05:23

↓ 20:00

Jun76°59°

↑ 05:08

↓ 20:24

Jul82°66°

↑ 05:22

↓ 20:20

Aug81°65°

↑ 05:53

↓ 19:46

Sep73°58°

↑ 06:25

↓ 18:55

Oct62°48°

↑ 06:58

↓ 18:03

Nov51°37°

↑ 06:36

↓ 16:23

Dec41°27°

↑ 07:08

↓ 16:13

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race bib
Timing chip (RFID)
Safety pins

MIHEI event info card
Course map
Finisher medal

Prices & signup

5K Run50.00 EUR

FAQ

Who is this event for?

This event is open to all participants who want to support maternal health equity in Nigeria—runners and walkers of every pace are welcome.

What distances are offered?

A 5K chip-timed run and a 2.5K walk, both starting near the reservoir in DCR's Chestnut Hill Reservation.

What is included in my registration?

Your registration includes a race bib, RFID timing chip, safety pins, an MIHEI event info card, a course map, and a finisher medal. Optional MIHEI merchandise is available for an additional fee.