Running Races in Massachusetts — 2026

There are 384 running races in Massachusetts in 2026 across 180 cities. The next upcoming race is the Big Cheese 5K in Athol on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Crush Cancer 5K & Ginger’s Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Bridgewater, MA Bridgewater

Virtual Ginger’s Walk 3K5K RaceVirtual 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Self Defense Class

Sun, Apr 26 · Barre, MA Barre

Smoke Crest Self Defense Class

From $40 Open

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Tahanto 3K Glow Run/Walk

Fri, May 1 · Boylston, MA Boylston

Road Student/Teacher/Coach RegistrationAdult Registration

From $15 Open

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Orange Fire Department 5K

Sat, May 2 · Orange, MA Orange

Road Orange Fire Department 5K

From $20 Open

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Jack Rome Memorial 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wilbraham, MA Wilbraham

Road 1 Mile Walk5KCat Nap

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bulfinch Bee Run

Sat, May 2 · Lancaster, MA Lancaster

Road Bulfinch Bee Run

From $30 Open

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St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School 5k Fundraiser

Sat, May 2 · Watertown, MA Watertown

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cancer Doesn't Care But WE Do 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Newburyport, MA Newburyport

Road 5K Run/Walk to benefit North of Boston Cancer Resource

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Seven Sisters Trail Race Charity Bibs

Sat, May 2 · Amherst, MA Amherst

Road Charity Bib

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Gator Gallop 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Dennis Chamber of Commerce May 5k Road Race/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Dennis, MA Dennis

Road 5k Run\Walk

From $30 Open

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Mind over Miles

Sat, May 2 · Mansfield, MA Mansfield

Road 5k5k (Students Only)

From $15 Open

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Cahill 5k Race and 1 mile Walk

Sun, May 3 · Swampscott, MA Swampscott

Road 1 Mile WalkCahill 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Belmont AAPI Run 5K & 2K Race

Sun, May 3 · Belmont, MA Belmont

Road 2K Race5K RaceSuper Runner (5K & 2K)

From $20 Open

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STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN

Sun, May 3 · Andover, MA Andover

Virtual Step Up For Colleen 5K Walk/RunVirtual Registration - Step Up For Colleen 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Nantucket Vineyard Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 3 · Nantucket, MA Nantucket

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Runway 5K

Sun, May 3 · Northampton, MA Northampton

Virtual Family Fun Run/WalkCompetitive RaceVirtual Race

From $30 Open

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2026 Next Stride Lancaster - Amputee Running and Mobility Clinic

Sun, May 3 · Lancaster, MA Lancaster

Open

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Emma's Run

Sun, May 3 · Sharon, MA Sharon

Road 2.5 Mile Walk5 Mile Run

From $15 Open

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Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile

Sun, May 3 · Hadley, MA Hadley

Road Mushroom Mile (1 mile)Dandelion Dash 5K

From $35 Open 60 spots left

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Miles for Maura

Sun, May 3 · Wrentham, MA Wrentham

Virtual Virtual 5KMiles for Maura 5kUntimed Walk

From $25 Open

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LONGEST MILE FOR BRAVEST MINDS

Sun, May 3 · Harvard, MA Harvard

Road LONGEST MILE FOR BRAVEST MINDS

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Embrace 3Mile & 1/2 Mile Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, May 3 · Norwood, MA Norwood

Road Race to Embrace 3M Run, Walk or RollRace to Embrace 1/2 Mile Run, Walk or Roll

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Georgetown, MA

Sun, May 3 · Georgetown, MA Georgetown

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Connolly's Kick in for Kids 5K Road Race & Health Walk

Sun, May 3 · Woburn, MA Woburn

Road Health Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Southwick, MA

Sun, May 3 · Southwick, MA Southwick

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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62nd Walter Childs Marathon

Sun, May 3 · Holyoke, MA Holyoke

Road Half MarathonMarathon

From $40 Open

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Groton Road Race

Sun, May 3 · Groton, MA Groton

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Glenbrook Middle School Bulldog Dash

Sun, May 3 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

Road 2 MILE WALK5KDoggy Dashway

From $10 Open

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Twin Lights Half Marathon

Sun, May 3 · Gloucester, MA Gloucester

Road Half Marathon

From $79 Open

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WHRHS Alumni 5K

Sun, May 3 · Whitman, MA Whitman

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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

Sun, May 3 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Virtual Worcester Cinco (5)KVIRTUAL Worcester Cinco 5(K)Worcester Cinco K - Kids Race

From $15 Open

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Greenlodge 5K

Sun, May 3 · Dedham, MA Dedham

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Hit the Street for Little Feet 5K

Fri, May 8 · Manchester, MA Manchester

Road 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Holliston High School Panther Prowl 5k

Sat, May 9 · Holliston, MA Holliston

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Ludlow, MA Ludlow

Road Walk/Run Challenge VeteransWalk/Run Challenge

From $25 Open

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Run with the Lions - 5K Run & 2K Walk

Sat, May 9 · Southampton, MA Southampton

Road 2K Walk5K Run

From $10 Open

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Barns & Blooms Half Marathon

Sat, May 9 · South Hamilton, MA South Hamilton

Road Half Marathon

From $79 Open

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Glow & Flow Facial

Sat, May 9 · Orange, MA Orange

Glow& Flow Facial

From $75 Open

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Mother's Day 5K at the Stoico Firstfed YMCA

Sat, May 9 · Swansea, MA Swansea

Road 5k Walk5k Run5k Kids

From $20 Open

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Baystate Health Nurses Week 5K Run/1K Walk

Sat, May 9 · Holyoke, MA Holyoke

Road Baystate Health Nurses Week 5K Run/1K Walk

From $20 Open

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Boston Marine Corps Honor Run

Sat, May 9 · Boston, MA Boston

Road 5KROTC/JROTCFirst Responders +3

From $30 Open

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Stride Along the Tide 5K

Sat, May 9 · Nahant Lowlands Park, MA Nahant Lowlands Park

Road Stride Along the Tide 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Enjoy Your Life Happy Half Marathon & Friendly 5K

Sat, May 9 · Amesbury, MA Amesbury

Road Friendly 5KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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Annual Grafton Gazebo Road Race

Sat, May 9 · Grafton, MA Grafton

Road 35th Annual Grafton Gazebo Road Race

From $35 Open

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Watuppa Trail Races

Sat, May 9 · Fall River, MA Fall River

Trail 10K30K50K

From $25 Open

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West Acton 5K & Fun Run supporting ABC Compass

Sat, May 9 · Acton, MA Acton

Road Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5k Dog Dash

From $15 Open

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Clinton Tribute Road Race

Sat, May 9 · Clinton, MA Clinton

Road 5 Mile Run

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - North Reading, MA

Sun, May 10 · North Reading, MA North Reading

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Tewksbury, MA

Sun, May 10 · Tewksbury, MA Tewksbury

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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