Registration is now open: https://runsignup.com/StoptheStigma5K

Join us on the morning of Saturday, April 25, at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy for our traditional 5K route through the scenic Squantum neighborhood.

Sign up through our RunSignUp platform here: https://runsignup.com/stopthestigma5k. 

Registration fee schedule:
EARLY BIRD
January 7-31: Ages 13+ $40 pp, Ages 6-12 $15 pp (under 6 is free)

REGULAR
February 1 - April 24: Ages 13+ $45 pp, Ages 6-12 $20 pp (under 6 is free)

DAY-OF
April 25: Ages 13+ $50 pp, Ages 6-12 $25 pp (under 6 is free)

A small processing fee from RunSignUp will be included at checkout.

Weather: This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE

Bib/T-shirt Pick-Up: All participants age 6+ will be assigned a bib with a timing chip and those who register by March 27 will receive an event t-shirt. Bibs and t-shirts can be picked up at The Kennedy Center (Quincy Council on Aging) at 440 East Squantum St., North Quincy on Friday, April 24, from 4:30-6:30pm or on Saturday, April 25, from 8-9:15am. We strongly encourage participants to pick up on Friday if possible.

Parking: Parking is available in Marina Bay at the DCR parking lot at Squantum Point Park (Miwra Haul Rd.). Look for school buses to shuttle you to and from The Kennedy Center. Dogs unfortunately are not able to ride the shuttle buses.

Personal Item Storage: Feel free to bring your personal belongings with you on the shuttle bus. Then look for the "Personal Item Storage" signs at the Kennedy Center where you'll be able to securely store your items prior to the race.

Raffles: Bring a few extra dollars for our exciting raffles! All payment methods, including major credit cards, will be accepted.

Water Stops/Restrooms: There will be portable bathrooms available outside near the start/finish line. There will be one water stop outside of First Church Squantum located at 164 Bellevue Rd. Water will also be available at the start/finish.

Additional questions: call Paula at 617-773-6203 x28 or email pdaniels@interfaithsocialservices.org.

Finisher Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 fastest male, female and nonbinary finishers in the following categories:

• Age 6-12
• Age 13-19
• Age 20-29
• Age 30-39
• Age 40-49
• Age 50-59
• Age 60-69
• Age 70+

Interfaith reserves the right to adjust medal categories based on registration numbers.

Yes! Walkers are welcome.

Strollers are welcome. If you plan to ride the shuttle bus, strollers can be first dropped off at the Kennedy Center before you proceed to the remote parking lot.

Leashed dogs are welcome. Unfortunately dogs are not able to ride the shuttle buses to and from the remote parking lot.

Those who register for the 5K by March 27 are eligible for a t-shirt.

T-shirt pickup will be held at Quincy Council on Aging/Kennedy Center (440 East Squantum Rd., Quincy) on Friday, April 24 from 4:30-6:30pm.

You may also pick up your bib and t-shirt at the Quincy Council on Aging/Kennedy Center on race day, Saturday, April 25, between 8-9:15am.

Our Stop the Stigma 5K raises crucial funds to support Interfaith Social Services’ New Directions Counseling Center. New Directions serves anyone seeking counseling, but we pride ourselves on being a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of our community. New Directions makes mental health care accessible to everyone by offering a sliding scale payment system.

We need your help more than ever to make sure all members of the community can get the help they need and seek out treatment without feeling shamed. Your registration fee helps fund one counseling session for a neighbor suffering with a mental illness.

The goal of the Stop the Stigma 5K is to raise funds for Interfaith Social Services’ New Directions Counseling Center. We need YOUR help to continue to provide mental health care to everyone. Your registration fee has already provided one counseling session for a neighbor suffering with a mental illness. If you want to help provide more counseling sessions, here are ways you can do peer-to-peer fundraising to help us reach our goal.

Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers!

• Facebook Fundraisers - Set up a fundraiser for Interfaith Social Services on Facebook and ask your Facebook friends to support your virtual 5K. https://www.facebook.com/fund/interfaithsocialservices/

• Give Lively – Set up a Stop the Stigma 5K fundraiser here and share across multiple platforms including email, Facebook, Twitter/X and LinkedIn: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/interfaith-social-services-inc/stop-the-stigma-5k-2026

  Also, you can text the code "STOPTHESTIGMA5K" to 44-321.

• Send friends/family this link to donate. They just need to specify that they are making the donation in your honor. https://interfaithsocialservices.org/stop-the-stigma-5k/?form=5Kdonation

• Pledge Sheet - Download and print a paper pledge sheet and collect cash and checks.

• Invite others to run/walk - The more people that run, the more money we can raise! Invite your friends and family to participate with you. Mental health care knows no boundaries. Have your friends sign up to run here: https://runsignup.com/stopthestigma5k

Some sample language to use on your fundraiser:
“I am running the Stop the Stigma 5K in support of Interfaith Social Services. Their New Directions Counseling Center is a safety net for those in need of mental health care. We run or walk to erase stigmas surrounding mental illness and addiction and to support our family, friends and neighbors affected by these issues.”

Not able to walk or run a 5K that weekend? There are other ways to support us. Consider a donation or sponsoring the event.

Send an email to our race director, Paula Daniels.