🏃 Races in Massachusetts

Join us for a virtual celebration of giving and awareness in 2026 where you can run, walk, bike, or hike on your own schedule—whatever works best for you! Since we're going digital, we can skip the event costs and donate even more to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to fight ovarian cancer. Bring your crew together and help us smash our fundraising goals while supporting crucial research that impacts women worldwide!

Ready to discover your new favorite dance studio? Join us at Charles River Ballet Academy in Needham for a complimentary trial class where you'll get to know the teachers, explore the space, and experience what makes our studio special—plus you can sign up for fall classes on the spot if you're hooked! We've got shorter introductory sessions designed just for newcomers (and they double as placement classes for older dancers), along with an Open House on September 9th and 12th to check everything out. Just make sure to pre-register since spots fill up fast!

Join us for more than just a race—it's a full summer celebration happening downtown Salem on Sunday morning! Choose between a fun 5k or 8k course, then stick around for the RunFest festival featuring cold Notch Brewing Beer, live music, and prizes for top finishers and age groups, all while supporting Girls On The Run. Your bib comes with two complimentary beverages, with additional beers available for $6 each, plus non-alcoholic options on hand.

Join this 5K road race in Belmont, MA that honors running champion Becca Pizzi, a two-time World Marathon Challenge winner who earned a Guinness World Record by running 7 marathons on 7 different continents in just 7 days. The event kicks off with a kids' fun run at 9:00 AM (complete with medals and shirts) followed by the main 5K at 9:30 AM, where all participants receive dry-fit shirts. Every dollar raised supports scholarships and athletic programs at Belmont High School—the foundation has already distributed over $100,000 in scholarships and sports equipment.

Get moving on your own schedule with this fun virtual run/walk supporting the fight against Gastroparesis—choose your own distance, time, and location to participate at zero cost! After you cross your finish line, have a blast taking on the #GPPieFaceChallenge as a playful way to wrap up your workout. Your donations (suggested at $20 per mile) will go directly to G-PACT, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people living with Gastroparesis and digestive tract paralysis conditions.

Join us for the 7th Annual Reach Out and Run 5K in Medway on Saturday, August 29th, featuring a fast, USATF-certified course perfect for runners of all levels. This family-friendly event, sponsored by Medway Community Church, lets you compete while supporting worthy local causes, plus there's a special kids run afterward for the younger participants. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Medway House Family Shelter, which provides emergency housing and supportive services to homeless families in the community.

Get ready to celebrate five years of community wellness at Forest Park in Springfield, MA on August 29, 2026, where you'll find a 5K run/walk, fitness activities, food trucks, local vendors, and resources covering physical, mental, and emotional health. The 5K starts at 9:00 am with early check-in beginning at 7:45 am, and the first 150 registered runners receive a complimentary t-shirt—plus you can take advantage of team registration discounts. This welcoming event brings together active participants and wellness enthusiasts of all levels, offering something for everyone in your community.

Head to Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester Center for a fun 5K run or walk that unites Boston Latin Academy students, graduates, families, and friends while raising money for BLA student-athletes. You'll enjoy a great community experience where you can reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, and stay active—and all the funds go directly to supporting BLA athletes. Whether you're racing, strolling, or cheering on the course, you'll be contributing to something special for the BLA community.

Get ready to tackle a classic trail relay through Lynn Woods, where teams of four runners each complete a 2.5-mile loop! The Club covers your $100 entry fee and will have a team tent stocked with food and refreshments throughout the event, so just focus on running your best leg. Sign up by August 18th through the Run Sign-up link to help us organize teams (and let us know if you have preferred teammates), then arrive by 5:00pm on race day for parking, warm-up, and to connect with your team before the 6:00pm start.

Get ready for a fun summer challenge at this youth triathlon happening at 8:30 a.m., where young athletes ages 5-18 will swim in an outdoor pool, bike along a scenic gravel rail trail, and run around the club grounds in Medfield. Different age groups tackle varying distances—younger kids (5-8) start with shorter distances while teens (15-18) take on the longest course—and racing age is determined by how old your child will be on December 31st of that year. Registration is $35 for club members and $50 for non-members, and every participant gets a complimentary swim cap and finisher's medal, with the event happening rain or shine!

Get ready to run for a reason! The Minds With Purpose Foundation Community 5K takes place Sunday, August 23, 2026 at O'Connell South Common in Lawrence, MA, welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities to start their morning with purpose while kicking off the 6th Annual Charity Basketball Tournament. After you finish, stick around for a full day of community fun including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, live music, food vendors, local shops, wellness activities, a mini car show, and giveaways.

Get ready for the fourth edition of this popular 5k cross country race through the fields at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA—and it's the opening event of the USATF New England XC Grand Prix series! You can pre-register for $35 (plus fees) or sign up on race day for $40, with on-site registration starting at 9:00 AM. This Grand Prix series features five races total with commemorative awards for those completing at least four events, plus prize money available for top finishers across open and various masters divisions for all genders.

Gather in Orange, MA on Saturday, August 28th at 9am for a half marathon group run that benefits the Rock CF Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. Founded by Emily Schaller, Rock CF has grown into a thriving community over 18 years, empowering those living with CF to not just survive but thrive while raising awareness about the condition. All in-person participants will receive a Rock CF neck gaiter, and the event takes place at Orange Innovation Center (131 W Main St, Orange, MA 01364).

Join us on August 22nd at Chestnut Hill Reservation in Brighton, MA for a 5K run and walk that supports the Maternal and Infant Health Equity Initiative (MIHEI). This event brings together runners, walkers, and families to raise awareness and funds for maternal health care access, addressing the critical disparity in pregnancy and childbirth mortality rates between developing nations like Nigeria and the United States. By participating, you'll be part of a community effort to ensure that a mother's survival isn't determined by her location or economic circumstances.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join a heartfelt community gathering on August 22, 2026, at the East Bridgewater Commercial Club, where we're walking together to shine a light on mental health and suicide prevention. Whether you're honoring someone special, cheering on a friend, or simply walking for the cause, your steps will help spark important conversations and remind everyone they're never walking alone. Come be part of a day filled with hope, togetherness, and the powerful message that you matter—and we can't wait to have you there!

Gather with fellow runners on Saturday, August 22nd at 9am in Orange, MA for a half marathon group run that supports the Rock CF Foundation, a community dedicated to improving the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis. Founded by Emily Schaller, this organization works to help those with CF not just survive, but thrive by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about the condition. All in-person participants will receive a Rock CF neck gaiter, and the run starts at 9:00 AM at Orange Innovation Center (131 W Main St, Orange, MA 01364).

This beloved end-of-summer tradition, started in 1989 by Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through East Chop with beautiful views of Nantucket Sound in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Before the main event, kids can enjoy a 25-meter dash at Washington Park, and the first 300 registered participants will receive commemorative t-shirts. Keep in mind that parking is tight near the park and harbor, so carpooling, biking, or walking to the event is encouraged; the race happens rain or shine, and strollers and leashed pets are welcome but should stay toward the back of the pack.

Join the Belchertown Police Officers' Association and Belchertown Firefighters' Association for their inaugural 5K run and 1-mile walk on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, held in partnership with Arcpoint Brewing Co. All proceeds benefit both first responder associations' mission to give back to the community, and the event welcomes runners, walkers, and supporters of all levels. Stick around after the race for live rock music from the '70s and '80s performed by the D.B. Cooper Band starting at 1:00 pm!

Head to South Hamilton where Hamilton and Topsfield meet for this friendly 5k/10k trail adventure featuring rolling terrain through Bradley Palmer State Park, past the scenic Shaw Field, and up the aptly-named Vineyard Hill—the course's main climb! You'll enjoy wide, well-maintained trails along the Bay Circuit Trail, with support at the Start/Finish line offering water, snacks, and sports drink (10k runners will loop back through here). Register between 7:30–8:45 am with the race kicking off at 9:00 am, complete with local gift card prizes and timing by Bay State Race Services.

# Rewritten Description Get ready to run for a reason at Hopkinton High School, where teams of up to 10 runners will tackle 50 laps around the track—that's about 5 laps per person—to celebrate the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism hitting an incredible $50 million raised! Best part? Registration is completely free, and your fundraising efforts (with a suggested $100 per runner or $1,000 per team goal) will support both the foundation's mission and Mike Palmer's upcoming 2027 Tokyo Marathon campaign. Come join this awesome community gathering and help make a real impact for children and families affected by autism!

Join this unofficial relay race through Boston's iconic Common, hosted by Endorphins Running and New Balance, where four-person teams take turns running the historic one-mile loop as the sun dips below the skyline. You can either bring your own crew or register solo to be matched with runners from different clubs, and you'll have multiple ways to compete for prizes—from fastest overall time to best team spirit. After the race, stick around to celebrate with fellow runners and swap stories at an after-party.

Join the Brazilian Worker Center's inspiring 5k run and walk in Jamaica Plain, where you'll get a great workout while supporting social justice causes and building community solidarity. This event brings together people from all backgrounds to promote health, physical activity, and advocacy for equity in one uplifting experience. By participating, you'll improve your own fitness while contributing to a meaningful movement for a more just society.

Get the inside scoop on triathlon at this free event on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00PM at Grace Bicycles in Holliston—just register ahead of time! You'll hear from Max about everything you need to know as a first-timer, from what to wear and how to fuel your body to navigating transition and prepping for race day, plus you can ask anything that's on your mind. Top it off with tasty food, drinks, and great company to celebrate with fellow athletes!

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