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.

2026 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

Sun, May 10 · Lexington, MA Lexington

Road AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

From $40 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Tewksbury, MA

Sun, May 10 · Tewksbury, MA Tewksbury

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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NCLS Dragon's Path AAPI 5K/1K Race

Sun, May 10 · Newton, MA Newton

Virtual 1K Run and Walk(Timed)5k Run and Walk (Timed)5k Run and Walk Virtual

From $30 Open

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MOM's Run

Sun, May 10 · Somerville, MA Somerville

Road MOM's Run - 5k RunMOM's Run - Walk

From $35 Open

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Mattapoisett Mother’s Day 5K

Sun, May 10 · Mattapoisett, MA Mattapoisett

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Muffins for Moms: Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Westford, MA Westford

Road 1K Kids Run5K Ages 15 & Under5K

From $15 Open

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Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Georgetown, MA Georgetown

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Melrose Run for Women

Sun, May 10 · Melrose, MA Melrose

Road 3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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5th Annual Katie's Grace + Grit 5K

Sat, May 16 · Milton, MA Milton

Road 5kVirtual 5k

From $40 Open

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Runnin' for a Cause, Not from the Cops

Sat, May 16 · Nantucket, MA Nantucket

Virtual Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Harpoon 5-Miler

Sat, May 16 · Boston, MA Boston

Road Harpoon 5-Miler

From $70 Open

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Health Care Professional Wellness Retreat

Sat, May 16 · Barre, MA Barre

Wellness Retreat for Health Care Providers

From $25 Open

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Black Excellence 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lynn, MA Lynn

Road Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Boston Bone & Joint Institute 5k

Sat, May 16 · Waltham, MA Waltham

Road Boston Bone & Joint Institute 5k Road Race & Walk

From $0 Open

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Miles for Mental Health

Sat, May 16 · North Attleboro, MA North Attleboro

Road 5K Students Only5K

From $15 Open

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Lauren's Haven 5K Run/ Walk

Sat, May 16 · Springfield, MA Springfield

Road 2.5k Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Southcoast Community Wellness 5K

Sat, May 16 · New Bedford, MA New Bedford

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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OPR Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · East Walpole, MA East Walpole

Road OPR Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Motif #1 Day 5K

Sat, May 16 · Rockport, MA Rockport

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $18 Open

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Trillium 2026 Spring 5K

Sat, May 16 · Canton, MA Canton

Virtual Virtual Trillium Spring 5KTrillium Spring 5KKids Fun Run (10 years or younger)

From $0 Open

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15th Annual FBRTC 5K Trail Race and Walk

Sat, May 16 · Franklin, MA Franklin

Trail 5k Run and Walk

From $30 Open

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365Z Foundation Kindness Walkathon 2026

Sat, May 16 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Open

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Great Bear Run

Sun, May 17 · Needham, MA Needham

Road 1M Fun Run - not timed1M Run5K Run and 1M Run +5

From $29 Open

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Arlington Education Foundation 5K

Sun, May 17 · Arlington, MA Arlington

Road AEF 5K

From $35 Open

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Outrun Hunger 5K race - and 1-mile fun walk

Sun, May 17 · Springfield, MA Springfield

Virtual 1-mile fun walkOutrun Hunger 5k race - Rachel's Table5k virtual race

From $25 Open

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Horseneck Half & 3.5 Miler

Sun, May 17 · Westport, MA Westport

Road 3.5 Mile RunHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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Parker Pride Run

Sun, May 17 · Chelmsford, MA Chelmsford

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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19th YPD Blue 5K Run \ Walk For A Reason

Sun, May 17 · South Yarmouth, MA South Yarmouth

Road Kids Run 12 and Under5k

From $10 Open

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Luce 5K & Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Canton, MA Canton

Road 1 Mile Fun RunLuce 5K and Fun Run1/2 Mile Fun Run +1

From $10 Open

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Thoreau Road Race

Sun, May 17 · Concord, MA Concord

Road Kids Run (~.8 miles)5k

From $15 Open

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Celebrate Kate 5k

Sun, May 17 · Springfield, MA Springfield

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k***T-SHIRT ONLY***

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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New England Season Opener

Sun, May 17 · Hopkinton, MA Hopkinton

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonSprint TriathlonDuathlon Team +1

From $100 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Newton, MA

Sun, May 17 · Newton Highlands, MA Newton Highlands

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +10

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Jamaica Plain, MA

Sun, May 17 · Jamaica Plain, MA Jamaica Plain

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +10

From $15 Open

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Blueberry Hill 2026 Spring Shuffle - Run, Walk, Roll!

Sun, May 17 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

OCR 5KCarnival Entry (child) includes free cotton candy or sno-cone2K

From $5 Open

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Evan's Run

Sun, May 17 · Norwell, MA Norwell

Virtual Virtual Runner5KChildren's Dash (Ages 5 and under) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston

Sun, May 17 · Boston, MA Boston

Virtual 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Mutts & Mayhem

Sun, May 17 · Greenfield, MA Greenfield

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

From $40 Open

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Micky's Run

Sun, May 17 · Lowell, MA Lowell

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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

Sun, May 17 · Danvers, MA Danvers

Road Kids Run (0.3 Miles)5k

From $20 Open

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4K Trail Run

Wed, May 20 · Boston, MA Boston

Road Wednesday 4K Trail Run - Individual RegistrationsThursday 4K Trail Run - Team RegistrationsThursday 4K Trail Run - Individual Registrations +1

From $0 Open

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Spring Track!

Wed, May 20 · Newburyport, MA Newburyport

Open

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2nd Annual Memorial Day 5K

Sat, May 23 · Ware, MA Ware

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $28 Open

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Wachusett Mountain Race

Sat, May 23 · Princeton, MA Princeton

Road 3 Mile Race Only10K (Includes 3 Mile Split Time)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gold Star Run for Honor

Sat, May 23 · Saugus, MA Saugus

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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Waves of Change for Operation Delta Dog

Sun, May 24 · Groton, MA Groton

Road 5k Trail Run

From $25 Open

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32nd Annual Martha's Vineyard Memorial Road Race

Sun, May 24 · Oak Bluffs, MA Oak Bluffs

Virtual Martha's Vineyard Memorial Road Race Kids' Fun Run 2026Martha's Vineyard VIRTUAL 5K Memorial Road Race 202632nd Annual Martha's Vineyard Memorial 5K Road Race

From $15 Open

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Run for Rhi 5k Rhiannon Lee McCuish 5k Woodland Run/Walk

Sun, May 24 · Mashpee, MA Mashpee

Road Kids Dash5k

From $5 Open

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Vest Up 4 the Fallen

Sun, May 24 · Boston, MA Boston

VEST UP 4 THE FALLENVEST UP 4 THE FALLEN (TEAM RELAY)

From $65 Open

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Powisset Farm Trail Run - Spring

Mon, May 25 · Dover, MA Dover

Trail 1.5 Miler3.1 Miler5.6 Miler +1

From $20 Open

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