Let's kick off Chelsea Day with our 2nd annual Chelsea Road Race scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025. Held in Chelsea, Massachusetts, this 5k running event serves as a platform to promote healthy lifestyles in Chelsea and encourage community members to embrace running.

With a thoughtful route that honors the City's diverse cultural heritage, participants are encouraged to embark on a journey of discovery. The course is designed for individuals with different skill levels, catering to both seasoned runners and casual joggers. Along the way, runners will encounter noteworthy landmarks.

The Chelsea Road Race transcends being just a race; it stands as a celebration of our community’s past, present and future, and a collective journey towards a healthier, happier, more connected Chelsea.

The Chelsea Day celebration continues at 3pm with live music, entertainment and fireworks. So, grab your friends and family, and be a part of this memorable event. Let's run, cheer each other on, explore Chelsea in a unique way, and celebrate the champions among us.

See you at the starting line!

The Chelsea Road Race is proudly organized and managed by the City of Chelsea - Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs. We look forward to your participation!

The race will kick off from Arlington St in Chelsea in front of the Williams School, 180 Walnut Street
Please arrive early to avoid the street closures happening for the race and to ensure you have time to pick up your bib!

If driving, we encourage participants to carpool to help us accommodate parking for as many people as possible.

Parking Options:
1. Williams School 180 Walnut Street
2. Fifth Street Lots under Route 1
3. 216 Spruce Street Lot - DO NOT use the lot labeled for MGH Employees
4. Street Parking - There is no parking enforcement on Sundays

Transit
The race is a short distance from the Bellingham Square SL3 Silverline stop, a 10 minute walk from the Chelsea Commuter Rail Stop, or accessible via the 111, 116, or 117 bus

Bibs can be picked up in the days leading up to the race at the Arlington St Entrance of the Williams Jr High in Chelsea located at 180 Walnut Street
The hours for this will be:
Friday, September 5 between 4 PM and 8:30 PM
or on race day, September 6 starting at 7:30 AM

The course will reopen for road traffic 1 hour after the race starts. Participants can still finish but will have to utilize the sidewalks at that time.

A portion of the course will also be under construction previous to the race. Participants should look out for road plates and uneven pavement and exercise caution when passing these sections

View the course here.

All participants will receive an official event shirt and finishers will be awarded a commemorative medal

Finish line photos will be available after the race

Para obtener ayuda con la traducción al registrarse para hispanohablantes, puede registrarse en persona en El Edificio Williams, 180 Walnut St., lunes a viernes 4-8:30 p.m.

This race has been partially funded by the Chelsea Community Fund and Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant.

For event related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the page.