Special to the Times-Free Press
Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 19, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), will host the fourth annual Marathon Daffodil Dash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Track at Suffolk Downs, in partnership with the Revere Parks and Recreation Department and the Marathon Daffodil Project.
The Marathon Daffodil Project began after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 with the yellow daffodil used as a symbol of strength and hope. In commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings, The Track at Suffolk Downs will be filled with the “Marathon Daffodils” that line the streets of Boston leading up to the Boston Marathon finish line.
The event will feature three 50-yard dash races for grades K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8. The races will kick off at 10:30 am. Following the races, all participants and families are encouraged to hang out in The Paddock and enjoy snacks from local vendors, face painting, flower crowns, and music by a local DJ.
“We are excited to again partner with the Marathon Daffodil Project and Revere Parks and Recreation for the fourth year of Daffodil Dash at Suffolk Downs,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of The HYM Investment Group LLC. “Suffolk Downs is a family-friendly community, welcoming to our neighbors in East Boston and Revere and all residents of Greater Boston. The Boston Marathon is a special day for the Commonwealth, and we look forward to celebrating it at The Track at Suffolk Downs each year.”
“The activation of the Track gives us a taste of what’s to come from the vibrant, bustling Suffolk Downs neighborhood and green spaces of the future,” said Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. “The Daffodil Dash symbolizes yet another successful partnership between the City of Revere and Suffolk Downs, and I am happy to see so many children and families enjoying the space.”
The Daffodil Dash is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required to participate in the race events. Search Marathon Daffodil Dash 2025 on eventbrite.com to register.
The Track at Suffolk Downs is located at 525 McClellan Highway Boston, MA 02128. Parking is free and available on-site. The Track is also accessible from the MBTA’s Suffolk Downs Blue Line station.
On the same day, HYM and the City of Revere will also host the first Spring Pop-up Market at The Yard @ Beachmont Square, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Farmers Market. It will be the first of three Spring Pop-Up Markets, the others to be held on May 17, and June 21, respectively. Each market will feature farmers and fresh produce vendors, local vendors, food trucks, and giveaways for customers to enjoy. Each market will run from 11 AM to 2 PM at The Yard, located just steps away from Amaya and the MBTA Blue Line’s Beachmont Station at 10 Suffolk Downs Blvd., Revere.
For more information on the upcoming Daffodil Dash, Spring Pop-Up Markets and Suffolk Downs, please visit atsuffolkdowns.com.