Presented by The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc

2026 Lead the Way 5K

About Our Event:

Join The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) for its second annual fun and family-friendly 5K Run/Walk in Framingham, MA. This event will directly benefit Deaf and hard of hearing students, individuals, and families that TLC supports across the Commonwealth and nationwide.

This year, we are proud to align our event with TLC's Annual Homecoming. We invite you all to attend our 5K, and then stay for a full day of vendor booths, food trucks, athletic games, and activities. Admission into our Homecoming is free; there are additional charges for food, drinks, and vendor sales.

If you have any questions about this race, email events@tlcdeaf.org

All registrations are non-refundable. Proceeds from our Lead the Way 5K support programs and services that empower Deaf and hard of hearing students, individuals, and families.

For the safety and comfort of all participants, only service animals individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability, as defined by the ADA, are permitted on campus. Service animals must remain under the control of their handler at all times. Animals that are not housebroken or whose behavior poses a disruption or safety concern may be asked to leave campus.

Want to promote your business? Sponsor Our Event

About Our Event:

Join The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) for its second annual fun and family-friendly 5K Run/Walk in Framingham, MA. This event will directly benefit Deaf and hard of hearing students, individuals, and families that TLC supports across the Commonwealth and nationwide.

This year, we are proud to align our event with TLC's Annual Homecoming. We invite you all to attend our 5K, and then stay for a full day of vendor booths, food trucks, athletic games, and activities. Admission into our Homecoming is free; there are additional charges for food, drinks, and vendor sales.

If you have any questions about this race, email events@tlcdeaf.org

All registrations are non-refundable. Proceeds from our Lead the Way 5K support programs and services that empower Deaf and hard of hearing students, individuals, and families.

For the safety and comfort of all participants, only service animals individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability, as defined by the ADA, are permitted on campus. Service animals must remain under the control of their handler at all times. Animals that are not housebroken or whose behavior poses a disruption or safety concern may be asked to leave campus.

Want to promote your business? Sponsor Our Event

Registration Details

Pricing:

Early Bird: Through July 31

  • $30 - Ages 18+
  • $10 - Ages 11-17

Regular: August 1 through August 31

  • $35 - Ages 18+
  • $15 - Ages 11-17

Late: September 1 through September 19

  • $40 - Ages 18+
  • $20 - Ages 10-17

Details:

  • T-shirts are available for an additional cost during reigstration. The deadline to sign up for a T-shirt is August 15, 2026.
  • Kids 10 and younger are free, but parents are asked to register any child who will participate in our Kids Fun Run.
  • Walk-ins will be accepted for the Late Registration Fees above.

Schedule of Events

  • 6:45 AM: Registration Opens
  • 7:45 AM: Kick-off Remarks and Pre-Race Warm Ups 

  • 8:00 AM: Race begins

  • 9:15 AM - Prizes/Awards

  • 9:15 AM: Kids Fun Run (TLC Soccer Field)

  • 10:00 AM - Homecoming Begins; Vendor Booths Open

Subject to Change

Course Map

Course Map Coming Soon!

Getting There

The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central St.
Framingham, 01507
United States

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