Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on a hilly 5K at Melrose High School's home cross country course in Melrose, MA while supporting the school's XC teams. Expect rugged terrain, post race snacks, and lively local race day energy.

Join the Novemberfest Race in Nashua for a scenic 4 mile loop through Mine Falls Park, followed by a lively post race party and raffle at Martha's Exchange. Community focused and fun, the event benefits the Nashua Children's Home.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Join a scenic road and rail trail run with prizes for top finishers. Route may change for weather and the event will be canceled if it snows. Entry is donation based; proceeds benefit a local dog rescue and community theater.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the F.I.T. Turkey Trot Trail Race in Cumberland, Rhode Island on November 27. Choose from 5K, 5 Mile, combo, multilap or a Kids Race and earn a unique finisher medal.

Take on the TARC Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells with 8, 32 and 40 mile Skyline Trail loops featuring roots, climbs and occasional Boston skyline views. Limited spots, cupless aid and winter trail conditions make this a true test for expe..

Take on the scenic Mount Hood golf course in Melrose with a 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk, limited to 250 entrants. Enjoy varied terrain, nutcracker awards and post race pasta while supporting local schools and Housing Families..

TARCtic Frozen Yeti brings winter trail racing to Hale Education in Westwood, MA on Feb 7 and 8, 2026. Choose a rugged 30 hour endurance challenge or a scenic 15 mile loop and tackle snowy trails under starlight.

Join Ramsey's Run, a scenic 5k trail run through the woods in Kingston MA on Saturday March 14, 2026. This memorial event honors a Class of 2023 student and raises funds for a scholarship established by the family.

Experience scenic wooded loops and pondside views at TARC To Hale and Back in Westwood MA, choose a 6 Hour challenge or a 3.5 Mile loop. The trail mixes singletrack and fire road, features one aid station and is cupless so bring your own bo..

Run a scenic 16 miles on the Nipmuck Trail in Union Connecticut, out and back to the Boston Hollow turnaround through Yale Myers Forest. Field is capped at 100 and proceeds benefit local trail groups.

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

The Merrimack River Trail Race is a USATF-sanctioned 10-mile out-and-back trail run held in Andover, Massachusetts, starting from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel parking lot. The course features water stations at miles 2, 4, and 8, with a mi..

Spring Fever brings scenic early spring trail racing to Wompatuck State Park in Hingham on April 11, with 5K, 5 mile, and an 8 hour multi lap challenge. Expect muddy trails, on course aid, and a friendly campground finish line vibe.

Run the scenic trails of Jericho Town Forest in Weston, MA with distances from 10K to 50K on a fast, smooth loop. Welcoming to youth, adaptive athletes, and volunteers; note the event is cupless so bring your own hydration.

Run the scenic Dandelion Dash 5K on The Hartsbrook School trails or enjoy the family friendly Mushroom Mile in Hadley, MA. Support school programs in sustainable agriculture and beekeeping or run virtually from anywhere.

TARC Wapack and Back is a scenic, rugged trail race in May on the Wapack Trail between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical terrain, big climbs, limited aid, and a tight knit trail communi..

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Experience the 9th annual Wildcat 5K Trail Run, Walk and Wag on May 30, 2026 in Boxford, a scenic 5K around Stiles Pond through Wildcat State Forest. Runners, walkers and their dogs will enjoy trails, prizes and a festive post race celebrat..