WALTHAM, MA – The seventh annual Moody Street 5K will be held this Sunday, May 7 at 12 p.m. The race takes runners on a 3.1-mile loop beginning and ending on the iconic Moody Street to benefit secondary public schools in the Waltham.

Are you a runner? Planning on spectating? Or maybe you're just passing through. Regardless, here's what you need to know about Sunday's race. The Route The course starts on the Moody Street bridge over the Charles River and heads south down Moody Street, taking a right hand turn on Crescent Street and into the Southside neighborhood

The route turns left on Woerd Avenue, then left on Riverview Avenue with a loop around the Island. As you exit the island, the race turns left into the boat ramp parking lot, entering the Riverwalk behind the Watch Factory along the Charles River. (Please use caution as you exit the Watch Factory as there is a high curb drop when you turn left onto Prospect Street). The route then turns right, back onto the scenic DCR Landy Park Riverwalk, and right onto Moody Street, finishing in front of Embassy Park.



Traffic/Parking There will be delays and detours along the route from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be no parking on Moody Street from Crescent/Pine to the Charles River. Parking will also be restricted on Moody Street southbound from Crescent/Pine to High Street. Please park in one of the many city parking lots surrounding Moody Street or in the Garage between Main/School/Common/Lexington Streets.

For the awards ceremony, the city asks that you walk to Shopper's Café. There will be parking on Moody Street as well as the side streets in the neighborhood, but it will fill up.

If You Are a Runner... Saturday, May 6th Bib pickup will be at Shopper's Café 731 Moody Street, Waltham between 12 noon and 4pm. This will also be the location for our awards celebration after the race.

Sunday, May 7th Bib pickup will be behind the Embassy Park. Look for the signs as well as volunteers in bright yellow t-shirts to direct you. Registration will be open from 10am until 11:30am. Please come early. Please do not leave your valuables unattended. Ipods, phones and car keys have been lost in the past. Please leave your valuables in your car or find a friend to look after them.