5K Races in Massachusetts — 2026

There are 149 5K races in Massachusetts scheduled for 2026. The next is the GHOST-N-GOBLINS 5K in Clinton on October 24. Massachusetts 5K races run primarily October.

Wolf Swamp Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lexington Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Lexington, MA Lexington

Virtual Lexington Legacy 5kLexington Legacy 5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central MA

Sat, Dec 5 · Worcester, MA Worcester

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mattapoisett Santa Stampede

Sat, Dec 5 · Mattapoisett, MA Mattapoisett

5K Registration

From $35 Open

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Winter Classic 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Cambridge, MA Cambridge

Winter Classic 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown)

Sun, Dec 6 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Woo Jingle Kids Run Age 12 and under.Woo Jingle 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Worcester Jingle 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Dreidel Dash 5k & Kids Races

Sun, Dec 6 · Wellesley Hills, MA Wellesley Hills

5k Run/WalkJunior Dash (Ages 6-10)Kiddie Dash (5 and under)

From $10 Open

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Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, MA Wilmington

Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Santa Shuffle 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

5k Run

From $27 Closed

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The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Melrose, MA Melrose

2 Mile Walk3.5 Mile XC Run

From $25 Open

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Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk

Sun, Dec 13 · Somerville, MA Somerville

Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Festivus 5K for Autism

Sun, Dec 13 · Salem, MA Salem

Festivus 5K for Autism 2026

From $35 Open

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Walter’s Run

Sun, Dec 13 · West Roxbury, MA West Roxbury

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Beantown Winter Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Boston, MA Boston

All Comers Mile - Day 1All Comers Mile - Day 2

From $20 Open 40 spots left

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22 Mohawks: Winter Ruck #2 - (4 Mile)

Sat, Dec 19 · Topsfield, MA Topsfield

4 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Unified 5K Virtual

Thu, Dec 31 · Lancaster, MA Lancaster

1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll2k Row5k Row +1

From $35 Open

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12th Annual First Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Sandwich, MA Sandwich

12th Annual First Day 5K

From $30 Closed

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46th Annual Freezer 5 Mile Road Race

Fri, Jan 1 · Sterling, MA Sterling

5-Mile Road Race

From $30 Open

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Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Needham, MA Needham

5K

From $35 Open

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First Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Whitinsville, MA Whitinsville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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18th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Lexington, MA Lexington

5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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22 Mohawks: Winter Ruck #3 - (4 Mile)

Sat, Jan 16 · Salisbury, MA Salisbury

4 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas

Sat, Mar 6 · Beverly, MA Beverly

5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas

From $40 Closed

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Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Marshfield, MA Marshfield

5K5K

From $30 Closed

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Guinness Celtic 5K (Race 2 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown)

Sun, Mar 14 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Kids Leprechaun Run (Ages 12 and under)Kids Leprechaun Run (Ages 12 and under)VIRTUAL Guinness Celtic 5K (No Medal) +5

From $15 Open

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April Fools 4 Miler - Winners Circle Running Club

Sat, Apr 3 · Salisbury, MA Salisbury

April Fools 4 MilerApril Fools 4 Miler

From $30 Open

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The Rebel 5k Brew Run 2027

Sat, Apr 10 · Acushnet, MA Acushnet

St. Francis Xavier Students ONLY - Race and PartyRebel 5k Brew Run/Walk & Post Race Party UNDER 21Rebel 5k Brew Run/Walk & Post Race Party 21+ +5

From $5 Closed

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The Team Hoyt Memorial - Featuring the Team Hoyt Taper

Sat, Apr 10 · Hopkinton, MA Hopkinton

2 Mile Walk - Team Hoyt Two Step2 Mile Walk - Team Hoyt Two Step5 Mile Run - Team Hoyt Taper +3

From $10 Open 45 spots left

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Big Cheese 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Athol, MA Athol

Big Cheese 5K 2026Big Cheese 5K 2027

From $30 Open

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Sticks, Strides and Community Pride 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Grafton, MA Grafton

Sticks, Strides and Community Pride 5K

From $35 Open

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CrackedBell Hopkinton to Boston SUNDAY SHAKEOUT RUN

Sun, Apr 18 · Boston, MA Boston

NO SHIRT LATE CRACKEDBELL SHAKEOUT RUN REGISTRATIONNO SHIRT LATE CRACKEDBELL SHAKEOUT RUN REGISTRATION

From $0 Open

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SCB Duathlon

Sun, Apr 25 · Seekonk, MA Seekonk

SCB Duathlon

From $65 Open

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Crush Cancer 5K & Ginger’s Walk

Sun, Apr 25 · Bridgewater, MA Bridgewater

Ginger’s Walk 3KGinger’s Walk 3KVirtual 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile

Sun, Apr 25 · Hadley, MA Hadley

Mushroom Mile (1 mile)Mushroom Mile (1 mile)Dandelion Dash 5K +1

From $35 Closed 60 spots left

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Veterans in Motion 5K

Sat, May 1 · Haydenville, MA Haydenville

5k5k1.5 Mile run/walk

From $20 Closed

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Voices Against Violence 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Framingham, MA Framingham

Voices Against Violence 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Runway 5K

Sun, May 2 · Northampton, MA Northampton

Competitive RaceCompetitive RaceFamily Fun Run/Walk +2

From $30 Closed

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Cahill 5k Race and 1 mile Walk

Sun, May 2 · Swampscott, MA Swampscott

1 Mile Walk1 Mile WalkCahill 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Worcester Cinco (5)K (Race 3 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown)

Sun, May 2 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Worcester Cinco (5)KWorcester Cinco (5)KVIRTUAL Worcester Cinco 5(K) +3

From $15 Open

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STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN

Sun, May 2 · Andover, MA Andover

Step Up For Colleen 5K Walk/RunStep Up For Colleen 5K Walk/RunVirtual Registration - Step Up For Colleen 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Gator Gallop 5K

Sun, May 2 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

Kids 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 Mile Fun Run5K +3

From $10 Open

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17th Annual Mother's Day 5K Walk & Run

Sun, May 9 · New Bedford, MA New Bedford

5K Walk & Run5K Walk & Run

From $25 Open

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2027 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

Sun, May 9 · Lexington, MA Lexington

AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk LexingtonAAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

From $40 Open

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5th Annual Katie's Grace + Grit 5K

Sat, May 15 · Milton, MA Milton

5kVirtual 5k5k +1

From $40 Closed

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Danvers Police D.A.R.E. 5k Road Race

Sun, May 16 · Danvers, MA Danvers

Kids Run (0.3 Miles)Kids Run (0.3 Miles)5k +1

From $20 Closed

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Runnin' for a Cause, Not from the Cops

Sun, May 16 · Nantucket, MA Nantucket

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +1

From $35 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston

Sun, May 16 · Boston, MA Boston

5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult +7

From $10 Open

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Arlington Education Foundation 5K

Sun, May 16 · Arlington, MA Arlington

AEF 5KAEF 5K

From $35 Closed

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Mutts & Mayhem

Sun, May 23 · Greenfield, MA Greenfield

Large Dog (40+ lbs)Large Dog (40+ lbs)Small Dog (Up to 40 lbs) +1

From $40 Open

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