Kick off Boston Marathon Week with the Daffodil Dash April 18 at The Track at Suffolk Downs

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March 18, 2026 — Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 18, The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”), will host the fifth annual Marathon Daffodil Dash at The Track at Suffolk Downs, as well as the first of its Spring Farmers Markets at the Yard @ Beachmont Square.

From 10 AM – 1 PM, families are invited to The Track at Suffolk Downs for the Daffodil Dash, hosted in partnership with the Revere Parks and Recreation Department and the Marathon Daffodil Project. Immediately following the races, nearby, visitors can stop by The Yard @ Beachmont Square for the first Spring Farmers Market, taking place from 11 AM – 2 PM in partnership with the Revere Beach Farmers Market.

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 13th 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 Daffodil Dash will feature three 50-yard dash races for grades K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8 beginning at 10:30 AM. The races will not be timed, and all participants will receive a bib number and T-shirt. Following the races, all participants and families are encouraged to hang out in The Paddock and enjoy food trucks, face painting, and music by a local DJ. “We are excited to again partner with the Marathon Daffodil Project and Revere Parks and Recreation for Suffolk Downs’ fifth year hosting the Daffodil Dash,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of The HYM Investment Group LLC. “At the same time, we’re thrilled to launch our Spring Farmers Market series at Beachmont Square. Together, these events reflect Suffolk Downs’ continued evolution into a vibrant neighborhood where residents and visitors can gather for community events, local food, and family-friendly activities