Walter's Run

Walter's Run Sunday December 14th the Parkway Running Club Hosts the 31st year of Walter's Run at the Parkway Y. Register Today

Register now for the 27th running of Walter's Run and support the Parkway community between on December 12, 2021. Formerly knowns as the Santa Scamper, Walter's Run is named in honor of Walter Burgess, who passed away suddenly in 2003 at the age of 40. Burgess was an active member of the Parkway Running Club. His favorite charity was Globe Santa, the Boston Globe's annual program which provides pr

esents during the holiday season to underprivileged children in the Boston area. Proceeds from the race go to Globe Santa, as well as the YMCA of Greater Boston's Reach Out campaign, which provides financial assistance to families in need so that their children may access the YMCA's programs. Walter's Run also offers a scholarship, named in honor of Walter Burgess, to send younger runners to a local summer Running Camp.

12/14/2025

It's a perfect winter day to run! Toes on the start line at 11!

12/12/2025

Raffles!! We’ll be holding a 50/50 raffle as well as raffling off a pair of Bruins tickets for Thursday night, January 15. Raffle tickets available for purchase with cash or via Venmo.

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Thank you to Walter's Run 2025 Sponsors:Front Runner: IBEW Local 2222Lead Pack: Marathon PTWalter's Fans:IMAGEO ink, Kev...
12/12/2025

Thank you to Walter's Run 2025 Sponsors:
Front Runner: IBEW Local 2222
Lead Pack: Marathon PT
Walter's Fans:
IMAGEO ink, Kevin Flynn, Louise Reimer, Nancy Allen, Representative Bill MacGregor, Fenway Law, Senator Mike Rush, Gormley Funeral Home, The Corrib Pub West Roxbury, MA, Parkway Wealth, James W. Hennigan Insurance Agency, Matt O'Malley

Have you registered for Walter's Run yet? Sunday looks like a perfect winter running day. Come run, volunteer or cheer w...
12/12/2025

Have you registered for Walter's Run yet? Sunday looks like a perfect winter running day. Come run, volunteer or cheer with us!

Join us on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11am, at the Parkway Community YMCA in West Roxbury for Walter’s Run a fun, spir...
12/03/2025

Join us on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11am, at the Parkway Community YMCA in West Roxbury for Walter’s Run a fun, spirited tradition that brings the community together while supporting local charities.

✨ About Walter’s Run
Created to honor Walter Burgess, a beloved friend, running partner, and community supporter, Walter’s Run celebrates kindness, dedication, and the power of running to unite us all.

This year’s motto, “WE Run Inspired,” also celebrates another Parkway Running Club legend, Eddie Hastings whose generosity and leadership helped connect our club to a new generation of runners. Together, we proudly carry their legacies forward as WE Run. 💛

🎁 Why Run Walter’s Run?
❄️ Signature winter hats for the first 250 pre-registered runners
🏆 Award mugs for the top 3 age-group finishers
🎉 A spirited, family-friendly race day atmosphere you won’t forget

🔥 Register at www.waltersrun.org

Your participation helps continue Walter and Eddie’s shared legacy of running, community, and giving back.

One more day for our Early Runner Special: Register by November 10th and enjoy $5 off your entry with code CHILL25. www....
11/09/2025

One more day for our Early Runner Special: Register by November 10th and enjoy $5 off your entry with code CHILL25. www.waltersrun.org to register

Support our Sponsors!The Cooperative BankEastern BankMatt O'MalleyRep. Bill MacGregorCharles River RunningThoreau Landscape Co.Fenway LawSenator Mike RushEd CoppingerGlobal PrintsGormley Funeral HomeCorrib PubParkway WealthJames Hennigan Insurance AgencyTarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, PC.

11/09/2025

Walter’s Run was created to honor the legacy of Walter Burgess a friend, running partner, and community supporter whose kindness and dedication continue to inspire us.

This year, under the motto “WE Run Inspired,” we also celebrate another Parkway Running Club legend, Eddie Hastings. Like Walter, Eddie was a friend to all and devoted himself to serving others. His generosity and leadership helped connect the club to a new generation of runners. Together, we proudly carry their legacies forward as WE run.

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