Running Races in Massachusetts — 2026

There are 270 running races in Massachusetts in 2026 across 163 cities. The next upcoming race is the POWER OF HORSES 5K X*C RUN/WALK in Holyoke on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

34th Annual Dreamcatcher Classic Road Race

Thu, Nov 26 · Weymouth, MA Weymouth

Road 2-Mile5 mile

From $30 Open

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Wakefield Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

Road Kid's Fun Run ~ 1 Mile5K Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Chatham, MA Turkey Trot 2026 Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Chatham, MA Chatham

Virtual Virtual Chatham Turkey Trot 5K5K Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Run Like Kat

Fri, Nov 27 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5kVirtual Run Like Kat

From $30 Open

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Lexington Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Lexington, MA Lexington

Virtual Virtual Lexington Legacy 5kLexington Legacy 5k

From $35 Open

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Wolf Swamp Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Longmeadow, MA Longmeadow

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Trot With Ted 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Fiskdale, MA Fiskdale

Road 5K Walk5K Individual10K Individual

From $25 Open

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Mattapoisett Santa Stampede

Sat, Dec 5 · Mattapoisett, MA Mattapoisett

Road 5K Registration

From $35 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central MA

Sat, Dec 5 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race

Sun, Dec 6 · Gloucester, MA Gloucester

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $29 Open

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Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Haverhill, MA Haverhill

Virtual Virtual 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $34 Open 5 spots left

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8th Annual Dreidel Dash 5k & Kids Races

Sun, Dec 6 · Wellesley Hills, MA Wellesley Hills

Road 5k Run/WalkKiddie Dash (5 and under)Junior Dash (Ages 6-10)

From $10 Open

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Winter Classic 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Cambridge, MA Cambridge

Virtual Winter Classic 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Dec 6 · Worcester, MA Worcester

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

From $15 Open

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Frosty Half-Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Raynham, MA Raynham

Road Frosty Half-Marathon

From $65 Open

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South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · Boston, MA Boston

Road 14 Years and Under 1/2 Mile (includes 100M Dash)5K9 Years and Under 100 Meter Dash (includes 1/2 mile)

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Melrose, MA Melrose

Road 2 Mile Walk3.5 Mile XC Run

From $25 Open

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Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, MA Wilmington

Road Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Santa's Toy Trot...2-mile, 4-mile, 6-mile Road Race & Elves Fun Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Merrimac, MA Merrimac

Road Santa's Toy Trot 2-mile, 4-mile, 6-mile Road Race (no toy)Santa's Toy Trot 2-mile, 4-mile, 6-mile Road Race (with toy)

From $40 Open

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Festivus 5K for Autism

Sun, Dec 13 · Salem, MA Salem

Road Festivus 5K for Autism 2026

From $35 Open

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Needham Youth Track Club Winter Program

Sun, Dec 13 · Wellesley, MA Wellesley

Youth RegistrationYouth Registration

From $212 Open

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Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk

Sun, Dec 13 · Somerville, MA Somerville

Road Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk

From $30 Open

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Walter’s Run

Sun, Dec 13 · West Roxbury, MA West Roxbury

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Raceday Certification

Wed, Dec 16 · Rowley, MA Rowley

Road 5k

From $0 Open

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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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The Beantown Winter Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Boston, MA Boston

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

From $20 Open 40 spots left

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Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Wakefield, MA Wakefield

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Test

Wed, Dec 30 · Agawam, MA Agawam

Road 5K

From $0 Open

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2026 Unified 5K Virtual

Thu, Dec 31 · Lancaster, MA Lancaster

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll2k Row5k Row +1

From $35 Open

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WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!

Fri, Jan 1 · Salisbury, MA Salisbury

Road The Hangover Classic 5KThe Hangover Classic 10K

From $38 Open

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46th Annual Freezer 5 Mile Road Race

Fri, Jan 1 · Sterling, MA Sterling

Road 5-Mile Road Race

From $30 Open

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First Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Whitinsville, MA Whitinsville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Needham, MA Needham

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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18th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Lexington, MA Lexington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Track Night Boston

Sat, Jan 9 · Brighton, MA Brighton

Road 1 Mile5k (Goal times of 21:00 and faster)800 Meters

From $15 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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The Great Stew Chase

Sun, Jan 31 · Lynn, MA Lynn

Road 15K Individual (9.321 miles)15K Two Person Relay (2 x 4.6 miles)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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BFit Challenge powered by National Grid

Sun, Jan 31 · Boston, MA Boston

BFit Challenge 2027 - SponsorBFit Challenge 2027

From $25 Open

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MV Winter Classic 20 Miler and Amity Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Vineyard Haven, MA Vineyard Haven

Road Amity Island RelayAmity Island RelayMV Classic +1

From $75 Open

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South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sun, Mar 14 · South Boston, MA South Boston

Open

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

Sun, Mar 14 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Virtual 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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Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races

Sat, Mar 27 · Salisbury, MA Salisbury

Road 1 Mile COLOR RUN (NOT TIMED)1 Mile COLOR RUN (NOT TIMED)5K +3

From $25 Open

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New England OCR Expo 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · West Boylston, MA West Boylston

Virtual Operation Enduring Warrior Virtual 5K (MEDAL PICKED UP AT EVENT)Operation Enduring Warrior Virtual 5K (MEDAL SHIPPED)50M Hybrid Kids Course COMPETITIVE WAVE Hosted By Obstacle Wonderland +10

From $10 Open

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April Fools 4 Miler - Winners Circle Running Club

Sat, Apr 3 · Salisbury, MA Salisbury

Road April Fools 4 MilerApril Fools 4 Miler

From $30 Open

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Fool's Dual Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Gloucester, MA Gloucester

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $29 Open

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The Mass Half

Sun, Apr 4 · Worcester, MA Worcester

Road The Mass Half Marathon Charity Bib RunnerThe Mass Half (run + fundraise)The Mass Half College Students +1

From $85 Open

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Marblehead Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 11 · Marblehead, MA Marblehead

Road Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $79 Open

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CrackedBell Hopkinton to Boston SUNDAY SHAKEOUT RUN

Sun, Apr 18 · Boston, MA Boston

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

From $0 Open

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Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 131st Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America

Mon, Apr 19 · Hopkinton, MA Hopkinton

Road Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program($12,000 fundraising minimum required)Fundraiser Only - no entry - You must have your own entry to the race ($1,500 Fundraising minimum)

From $100 Open 15 spots left

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RUCK4HIT 2027

Fri, Apr 23 · Falmouth, MA Falmouth

RUCK4HIT - HELOSRUCK4HIT - HELOSRUCK4HIT +1

From $150 Open

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