NOMAD Holiday Prelude 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wakefield, Massachusetts
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMAD Holiday Prelude 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Massachusetts ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wakefield runs 34:03, about 10:58 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:04 and men in 30:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the NOMAD Holiday Prelude 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- Winter Hat
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is NOMAD Holiday Prelude 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Massachusetts?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Massachusetts ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880.
From the organizers
5K Run or walk around picturesque Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield MA. All proceeds from the race go towards the NMDP (National Marrow Donor's Program)! Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the Open Division and Over 50 in both male & female category with a special award to the fastest entrant (male & female) over 60!