Running Races in Massachusetts — 2026

There are 359 running races in Massachusetts in 2026 across 184 cities. The next upcoming race is the Open Water Swim Meetup in Amesbury on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

WAAV Strides For Safety

Sat, Oct 3 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

Road 5k10kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Melrose, MA Melrose

Virtual 5KVirtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Great River Challenge, Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Northfield, MA Northfield

Triathlon 3 Person Junior (20 & under) Triathlon Short Course4 Grand Master 70+ Relay Team Triathlon Short CourseSolo Triathlon Male Short Course +12

From $49.5 Open

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Miles for Mutts 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Marlborough, MA Marlborough

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Wellness Retreat for Women in Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Barre, MA Barre

Wellness Retreat for Women in Recovery

From $25 Open

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Fun(d) Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Tewksbury, MA Tewksbury

Road Tewksbury Fun(d) Run

From $40 Open

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Paul Funk's Dolphin Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · South Yarmouth, MA South Yarmouth

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000

Sat, Oct 3 · Boxboro, MA Boxboro

Road Family Bunny Hop Fun Run5K Road Race - Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Westover Run the Runway 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Chicopee, MA Chicopee

Virtual Virtual Westover Run the Runway 5KWestover Run the Runway 5K

From $35 Open

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Fall Classic 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cambridge, MA Cambridge

Virtual Fall Classic 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)

Sun, Oct 4 · Milton, MA Milton

Trail 3.7-Mile Race7-Mile Race

From $30 Open

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Micky's Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Lowell, MA Lowell

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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DEF Dash 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Dedham, MA Dedham

Road DEF Dash 5K

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Chris Titcomb Memorial 3.34 Mile Road Race

Sun, Oct 4 · Rehoboth, MA Rehoboth

Road 3.34 Miler

From $35 Open

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Southcoast Health Cancer Care Nicole Podkowa 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairhaven, MA Fairhaven

Virtual In-person 5k RunVIRTUAL 5k Walk & RunIn-person 5k Walk

From $30 Open

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Run Stanley

Sun, Oct 4 · Westfield, MA Westfield

Road The Stroll & Roll5k Run/WalkK9 5k Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Charles River Ballet Academy Ballet Together Fall 2026

Wed, Oct 7 · Needham, MA Needham

(BT Spring) Ballet Together 5 Classes: Wednesdays October 7- November 4, 2026

From $125 Open

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Boston 10K for Women

Sat, Oct 10 · Boston, MA Boston

Road 10K

From $65 Open

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Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Beverly, MA Beverly

Road Fun Run (With Shirt)Fun Run (No Shirt)5K (13 and Over) +1

From $10 Open

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Austin Reardon Memorial 5K Road Race- Third Annual

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwood, MA Norwood

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Nantucket Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 11 · Nantucket, MA Nantucket

Road Half Marathon

From $100 Open

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Rock The GazBar

Sun, Oct 11 · Leominster, MA Leominster

Virtual Virtual 5k Fun Run/Walk5k Fun Walk5k Fun Run

From $35 Open

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BMS Athletic Booster Club 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · North Dighton, MA North Dighton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K (3.1 miles)

From $20 Open

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Devils Chase 6.66 & Creepy Clown 3.33

Sat, Oct 17 · Salem, MA Salem

Virtual 3.33 Miles6.66 MilesVirtual Run

From $30 Open

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Mahar Cancer Fund Fun Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Orange, MA Orange

Road Mahar Cancer Fund Fun Run 5K

From $15 Open

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SSCPS Annual Road Race 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hingham, MA Hingham

Road 5K Road Race

From $35 Open

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Miles for Mary

Sat, Oct 17 · Marblehead, MA Marblehead

Road Miles for Mary 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Baystate Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Lowell, MA Lowell

Road Half MarathonHalf Marathon Wheeled ParticipantMarathon +2

From $85 Open 10 spots left

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Around Cape Ann Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Gloucester, MA Gloucester

Road Half Marathon

From $79 Open Closing Soon

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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network 5K4Kids

Sat, Oct 24 · Framingham, MA Framingham

Road Wayside Youth & Family Support Network 5K4Kids

From $35 Open

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Pumpkin Pacer 5k @ White Barn Farm

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrentham, MA Wrentham

Road 2026 Pumpkin Pacer 5KFarm to Trail 5K Series

From $30 Open

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HCA Wicked 5K 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Hopkinton, MA Hopkinton

Road HCA Wicked 5K 2026Wee Wicked Dash

From $10 Open

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Scaredy Cat K95K

Sun, Oct 25 · North Grafton, MA North Grafton

Virtual Scaredy Cat K9 5K - IN-PERSONScaredy Cat K95K - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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27th Annual Flutie 5K for Autism presented by Eastern Bank

Sun, Oct 25 · Natick, MA Natick

Virtual 1/2 5K WalkFlutie 5K Your Way!5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams) +3

From $8 Open

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Clocker Club 5k Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 25 · Ashland, MA Ashland

Road Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Run for the Hills

Sun, Oct 25 · Harvard, MA Harvard

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Trail Run

From $15 Open

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Powisset Farm Trail Run - Fall

Sun, Oct 25 · Dover, MA Dover

Trail 1.5 Miler3.1 Miler5.6 Miler +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Baystate Dirty Dog Trail Run-Ruck-Walk 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkley, MA Berkley

Virtual The Baystate Dirty Dog Trail "DOG REGISTRATION"The Baystate Dirty Dog Trail Run-Ruck-Walk 5kThe Baystate Dirty Dog Trail Run-Ruck-Walk 5k Kids Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Spooky Sprint 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Melrose, MA Melrose

Road Spooky Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Cambridge, MA Cambridge

Road Cambridge 5KCambridge 5K Charity RunnerCambridge Half Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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GenesisHR Battlegreen Run 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Lexington, MA Lexington

Virtual Virtual Ralph Lord Memorial 1.2 mile WalkRalph Lord Memorial 1.2 mile WalkVirtual Ralph Lord Memorial 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk +4

From $35 Open

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Ocean View Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Ipswich, MA Ipswich

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $29 Open

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Bourne To Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Sagamore Beach, MA Sagamore Beach

Road Bourne To Run

From $40 Open

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DAV 5K Boston

Sat, Nov 7 · Boston, MA Boston

Road DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans with Runner ShirtDAV 1 Mile WalkDAV 5K Boston +1

From $20 Open

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Cider Hill Farm 5K Fall Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Amesbury, MA Amesbury

Road 5KDonut Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Randolph Pack the Pantry 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Randolph, MA Randolph

Road Randolph Pack the Pantry 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park

Sun, Nov 8 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Virtual Adult RegistrationYouth Registration (12 & Under)Veteran Registration (With Proof of Status) +2

From $0 Open

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Harborside Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Newburyport, MA Newburyport

Virtual 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $39 Open

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Journey Home Road Race

Sun, Nov 8 · Devens, MA Devens

Road 5k Ruck (Non-Competive)10k Run5k Dog Walk (Non-Competitive) +2

From $35 Open

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Boston River Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Boston, MA Boston

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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