Join us for the New England Miles for Melanoma 5K!
Please note our new fee structure. Registration rates will increase according to the dates listed below. Register early to save!
Regular rate registration will close Wednesday, May 13 at 11:59 PM ET. The MRF team will offer on-site registration on event day but highly encourage you and your team to sign up early!
On Saturday, May 16, the New England Miles for Melanoma 5K event will take place at the Franklin Park Zoo with the site opening at 7:00 AM ET for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:00 AM ET. The 5K will begin at 8:30 AM ET with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 9:30 AM ET. Please enter through the Giraffe entrace!
Executive Director of the Boston Bruins Foundation, Bob "Swoop" Sweeney, will be returning as our event emcee!
Join us early and take advantage of all our fun event day activities, which include:
- Miles for Melanoma Photobooth
- Stop by to meet all our sponsors and receive free giveaway items such as tote bags, sunscreen, pens and much more!
- Play outdoor games
- Free face painting and balloon making
- Complete the kids activity packet located at the MRF information tent
- AP Derm will be hosting on-site and complimentary skin screenings on event day!
Access to the 5K route map coming SOON!
Please note this 5K course is not a certified 5K course but the MRF team will have an on-site timer to provide race results to all registered runners. The MRF team is not responsible for lost runners on the 5K course, and it is the responsibility of the runner to review the 5K course leading up to the event.
Miles for Melanoma is a rain or shine 5K event. The safety of our participants and attendees are our top priority and on-site MRF staff will make the call to delay an event start time or cancel an event-on-event day. This information will be communicated to all registered participants on event day via email.
The zoo offers parking in 3 designated parking areas. This includes the front entrance (Zebra Entrance), a parking lot off Circuit drive and the back entrance of the zoo (Giraffe Entrance). Click here for a map of the zoo grounds. Please enter through the Giraffe entrance.
All in-person attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the 5K event. The MRF team will provide information to the public regarding the venue’s recommended parking locations, if applicable.
Pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds to protect the health and safety of the animals and your pets. Fully trained service dogs trained to perform specific tasks are allowed.
