Community Races, Virtual 5Ks & Fitness Events
Local Impact Events brings communities together through running, walking, and fitness activities across the United States. Explore flexible virtual races, community-based running events, walking challenges, and fitness opportunities created to encourage local participation and personal achievement.
Upcoming Community Events
Scheduled community races and fitness events you can still join. Registration details and participation guidelines are available on each event page.
Massachusetts Fall Community 5K
Boston, Massachusetts
October 30, 2026
A flexible virtual running and walking challenge celebrating communities across Massachusetts. Complete your 3.1 miles anywhere in the Commonwealth.
Participate From Anywhere
Virtual events let you complete a 5K or walking challenge on your own schedule, from your neighborhood, a local park, or a treadmill. These events are explicitly designated as virtual.
Massachusetts Fall Community 5K
Boston, Massachusetts
October 30, 2026
A flexible virtual running and walking challenge celebrating communities across Massachusetts. Complete your 3.1 miles anywhere in the Commonwealth.
The Port Jefferson 5K — North Shore Virtual Run
Port Jefferson, New York
May 2, 2026
A virtual 5K associated with the Port Jefferson community on Long Island's North Shore, scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Move Waltham Virtual Walk & Run
Waltham, Massachusetts
February 1–28, 2026
A flexible virtual walking and running event associated with Waltham, Massachusetts, running throughout February 2026.
Mt. Juliet Community Virtual 5K
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
January 25, 2026
A virtual 5K listed for January 25, 2026, encouraging community fitness participation in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area.
Community Race Listings & Fitness Challenges
Community 5K races and fitness challenges from Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee. Browse the listings and visit each event page for participation details.
The Great South Bay 5K & Fun Run
East Islip, New York
July 18, 2026
A community 5K and fun run listed for July 18, 2026, in East Islip, New York, offering a running and walking opportunity on Long Island's South Shore.
Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K
Cambridge, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
A community 5K listed for January 21, 2026, connecting the neighboring Massachusetts communities of Cambridge and Watertown.
Tri-Town Loop — Belmont, Arlington & Newton 5K
Belmont, Massachusetts
February 21, 2026
A community 5K listed for February 21, 2026, bringing together the neighboring Massachusetts communities of Belmont, Arlington, and Newton.
24 Hours of Steps — Jamaica Plain Walk Challenge
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
January 25, 2026
A walking challenge listed for January 25, 2026, centered on the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Arlington Community Care 5K
Arlington, Massachusetts
February 8, 2026
A community 5K listed for February 8, 2026, associated with Arlington, Massachusetts.
Newton Neighborhood 5K
Newton, Massachusetts
June 18, 2026
A community 5K listed for June 18, 2026, associated with Newton, Massachusetts.
Find Events Near You
Explore community races and fitness events by state. Each state page links to regional events and the communities they represent.
Explore Previous Community Events
Our event archive preserves information about past 5K races, walking challenges, and community participation opportunities. Browse completed events by year and state.
Virtual 5K events
Flexible races completed on your own schedule.
In-person running events
Community races at designated locations.
Community fitness challenges
Walking and movement challenges for all levels.
Local running events
Races organized in cities and towns nationwide.
Simple Ways to Join an Event
Participation instructions depend on whether an event is virtual or in-person. Visit the event page for full details, including registration, dates, and any applicable fees.
Whether you're searching for an upcoming 5K, discovering past community events, or exploring race opportunities in your area, find information about our events and the communities they represent.
Local Impact Events is a national community event organizer creating and promoting virtual and in-person 5K races, walking challenges, and fitness events. Browse the full calendar above, or jump to a specific state to see local running events.