Mattapan Unity 5K Fete

06/03/2026

This Global Running Day, we celebrate YOU. 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

The runners. The walkers. The dancers. The party pace crew. The first-timers. The marathoners. Everyone moving together.

Keep moving. Keep celebrating.

04/19/2026

THE MATTAPAN UNITY 5K RETURNS 🏃🏾‍♀️ Are you ready?

We’re doing it again 👀 The Mattapan Unity 5K Fete was too good to be a one-time thing.

Year 2 of the Mattapan Unity 5K Fete is COMING and we’re bringing the same energy!

2025 was a hit. Y’all showed up, showed love, and showed OUT.

🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Lock in your price before May 1st—prices go up after that date.

📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, 8.8.26 🎉

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https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Mattapan/MattapanUnity5KFete

08/02/2025

We are thrilled to feature Boston Flower Co as a new business in Mattapan, and a vendor at the Mattapan Unity 5K Fete.

Join us 8/9/25 !


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08/02/2025

🏃‍♀️ ADVANCE RACE PACKET PICK-UP - Aug 6th & 7th • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 🏃‍♂️

We’re beyond excited to see you at the Mattapan 5K Unity Fete! With 8 days left, it’s time to make final preparations for our community celebration.

Over 250 registered participants - our community is showing UP! 🙌

Picking up early means all you’ll need on race day is your food & drink ticket—yes, breakfast is included! 🥞

PACKET PICKUP:
📍 BCYF Mattahunt Community Center
100 Hebron Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
📅 Aug 6th & 7th
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

07/17/2025

Many Voices, One Community. One Powerful Movement.

Join us for the Mattapan Unity 5K — a celebration of health, culture, and community spirit. Whether you're walking, running, or cheering, your presence matters. This is about us, coming together for our health, our families, and our future.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: 7 A.M. Registration & 8 A.M. Start
Ryan Playground, Mattapan

Health. Movement. Music. Unity.
Let’s rise together.

runsignup.com/Race/MA/Mattapan/MattapanUnity5KFete

The Mattapan Unity 5K Fete is on Saturday August 9, 2025. It includes the following events: 1.5 Mile Run/Walk and 5K (3.1 Miles).

07/05/2025

🏃‍♂️ RUN CREW SPOTLIGHT: PIONEERS Run Crew 🏃‍♀️

We’re thrilled to partner with Pioneers for the Mattapan Unity 5K Fete!

✨ Who They Are: Since 2017, PIONEERS has been making running equitable, accessible, and fun for all. Built on three powerful pillars—Explore, Motivate, and Inspire—they’re changing the game one run at a time.

🌟 Why This Partnership is Matters: PIONEERS runs through Boston’s historically Black neighborhoods, celebrating our rich history while normalizing running in our communities. They believe in “all faces, all paces”—prioritizing social connections.

🏃‍♀️ Running for Wellness: They focus on relationship-building and holistic wellness, proving that running can help overcome health disparities and bring people together.

Join us August 9th at 8:00AM at Ryan Playground in Mattapan as we celebrate health, community, and culture alongside these incredible pioneers!

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Ready to join the celebration? Register at https://bit.ly/Mattapan5K or click the link in bio! 🎉

07/04/2025

📣 Wellness Vendors Wanted!

Join us at the Mattapan Unity 5K Fête Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Ryan Playground!

We’re looking for fitness pros, health centers, nutrition brands, holistic healers & more to bring your energy, expertise, and services to this vibrant community celebration.

✨ What’s included:
✅ Tent, table & chairs provided
✅ Featured in event promotions
✅ Connect with a health-minded, engaged community

📲 Ready to get involved? Register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC8Z1WVAuT6NVmSdujYT3o3IauMWziMw-XCwzzZZNJNu-uqA/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadophWhwkAEsS37b-aHnY6OENRfzUZUJg6ioOOjyxx5-yjyGZDXDyW-I9GW_g_aem_4SUgggsydI8SCcCcaHPjog
Let’s uplift Mattapan through wellness, culture, and community.

07/04/2025

🚨 We Need YOU, Mattapan! 🚨
Be the energy behind the Mattapan Unity 5K Fête — a one-of-a-kind celebration of health, equity, and JOY!

🗓 Saturday, August 9, 2025
📍 Ryan Playground | 350 River St, Mattapan

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help bring this powerful event to life. Whether you’re hyping up runners, handing out water, or setting the stage — your support matters. 💪🏾

✨ Why Volunteer?
✔️ Free race entry
✔️ Complimentary breakfast
✔️ Give back to a community rooted in wellness, culture & connection

🖥️ Quick Virtual Orientation Required
📲 SIGN UP NOW — Choose your top 3 roles and lock in your spot!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRZify_a-yyyW-PBvj5Ox8xIMhFsW5mF48tMcS52DTIWSDJw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadbxvSU8bGB8DL_rfuHjPLuA9oqjBDqj5HYhEQbnxjR3t-BGWB-zm3NpZvhGA_aem_SPJ0GdL7bi_SASe253gRyA
💥 Let’s show up for Mattapan, together. Tap the link in bio to register.

06/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MA/Mattapan/MattapanUnity5KFete