Boston Firefighters Memorial Road Race

Dorchester, MA

The 43rd annual Boston Firefighters Memorial Road Race took place on October 12, 2025, in Dorchester, MA. Despite the cloudy skies, the rain stayed away for the 5K and 10K races.

More than 700 runners and walkers participated in the road races that benefit the brave men and women of the Boston Fire Department. Almost $7,000 was raised for the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund.

Event details and race results linked here.

Members of the Boston Fire Department Honor Guard line up before the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Members of the Boston Police Department Motorcycle Unit before the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Marcus Wright (565) leads the way early at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Paul Noone competing at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Lucas Melo (1024) and Avalon McLaren (695) lead a pack of runners at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Luca Basile running at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

10K competitor at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

10K competitors at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Kristen Waters finishing strong at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

Maureen Lamie gives a little five to a spectator at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

10K competitors at the Boston Firefighters Memorial Race on October 12, 2025 in Dorchester, MA.

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