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  • Sunday, October 22, 12:00 noon registration, 1:00 pm parade – The Canine Promenade

    The Canine Promenade is a 1/2 mile Halloween costume parade around the Esplanade to benefit the park, highlight the park as a resource for dog owners and to raise awareness about park improvements. In the spirit of the season, The Esplanade Association encourages you to dress up your dogs (and yourself) in costume. Registration at noon, parade at one, at the Fiedler Field on the Charles River Esplanade. The walk is 1/2 mile, and there will be gift bags and dog treats for all registrants, plus demonstrations, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more. Free for spectators, $15 pre-registration fee per dog, $20 on day of event. Register online HERE. Image courtesy of www.bostonmagazine.com.

  • Saturday, May 31, 1:00 pm – The Esplanade 5K Dash

    Created in partnership between Hill House and the Esplanade Association, this 5K race, to be held Saturday, May 31 at 1 pm, brings our local community together to celebrate the beauty of the Esplanade. Runners of all ages can compete for medals, enjoy the post race activities and just have fun.

    Held in conjunction with Hill House’s annual Backyard Dash family event, the Esplanade 5K Dash will start and end at Fiedler Field. The course loops along the Boston side of the Esplanade, allowing runners to enjoy views of both Boston and Esplanade landmarks like the Hatch Shell and the Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields.

    A portion of the proceeds from this event will help to fund the Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields. Both Hill House and the Esplanade Association are non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the urban experience for members in our community. Registration fees are $30 for pre-registration and $35 for on-site registration.  Bibs and T-shirts will be distributed on the day of the race at the registration tables.  For complete information visit http://www.hillhouseboston.org/Calendar_of_Events/The_Esplanade_5K_Dash.htm.

  • Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. – Hill House Backyard Dash

    Lace up your sneakers and get the entire family warmed up for a day of outdoor fun along the Esplanade at the Hill House Backyard Dash.  The 1 mile fun run/walk along the Charles River will take off from Fiedler Field, and will precede the community picnic and “backyard” themed kids festival, with family-friendly carnival games & activities ranging from obstacle courses to face-painting.  There will also be the second annual toddler-trotted Diaper Dash for children 4 and under.  Mayor Thomas Menino, along with Wally the Green Monster, will be on hand to add to the excitement of the day.  The event is open to participants of all ages.  The race fee is $10 per child, $15 per adult, and $50 for a family.  Then, the day after the Dash, head over to Charles Street where several businesses will be offering deals and discounts to anyone wearing their Backyard Dash bracelet or medal.  For more information, or to register on-line, log on to www.hillhouseboston.org.