Trail Running calendar near Barnstable 2026-2027

On October 11, 2026 the HFC Striders Cross Country Festival returns to Wayland for its 20th running, featuring 3K youth races across age groups and two 5K open races, with awards and proceeds benefiting Wayland High School.

A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.

A beach fun run at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable offering 3K and 5K courses on sand; organized by the MSOA to raise funds for scholarships for high school seniors and partnered with local groups for 2026.

A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.

A six hour weighted trail race in Mansfield, MA on October 17, 2026 where runners complete as many 2.5 mile out-and-back laps as they can, scoring pound-miles called Kz by multiplying lap distance by the weight carried.

United We Move Trailfest on October 17, 2026 at Fall River Bioreserve offers walk, run, and ride routes of varying lengths to support the Annual Campaign; routes are marked and GPX files are available.

A 4.1 miles trail race in Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, held October 18, 2026, as part of the North Shore Trail Series. The course uses single-track and carriage roads, with online registration closing October 15 and race-day registration av..

Join a community trail race through the diverse terrain of Wompatuck State Park. Choose between a ten mile loop or a 50K distance on a course featuring rail trails and single track paths.

A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.

A trail event at Camp Greenough offering a 5K loop, a 10K two-loop option, and a six hour endurance challenge. Participants may run or ruck with specified weight standards and complete as many closed-course loops as they choose.

A fall trail 5k in Berkley MA combining running, rucking, and walking to honor military, first responders, and K9s. Dogs are allowed on leash with a waiver and proceeds support local canine and service organizations.

A fall trail run at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA with four distances on meadow and woodland trails, a cupless aid station, post race cider donuts and family activities including a barnyard and pumpkin painting.

A stadium stair-climb at Gillette Stadium where participants run, walk, or roll through about 5,184 steps in support of Homes For Our Troops. The event offers team and wheelchair waves, optional fundraising, and spectator registration.

A stadium obstacle race weekend at Fenway Park on November 7-8, 2026 featuring a 5 km Stadion with 20 obstacles, a kids race, and spectator access inside and around the historic ballpark.

A November trail festival at Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich offering multiple looped distances from a 10K to 100K, a Cider Donut Mile, and a flagged 0.5‑mile youth run, with cupless aid stations and fundraising for local land trusts.

A looped 3.1-mile trail course at White Barn Farm in Wrentham MA with distances from 5K to 50K and a central aid station. Runners complete repeatable laps and may stop after any finished loop.

Trail races in Upton State Forest offer 10.5K and half marathon options over technical, hilly single track and forest roads. The event has a 250 runner cap and aid stations spaced roughly every three miles.

A 6 hour timed trail race on a 5K loop at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester Massachusetts, featuring rocky rolling singletrack, a barn aid station in a cupless format, and provisions for adaptive athletes and youth discounts.

A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.

A trail running event at Middlesex Fells Reservation with **8 mile**, **32 mile**, and **40 mile** loop options on the white blazed Skyline Trail. The course is technical and minimally marked, cupless with two aid stations and specific cour..