Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

Join the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge in Melrose for a festive 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk on the Mount Hood golf course. Enjoy nutcracker trophies, pasta lunch and fundraising for local families and Melrose High XC.

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Join Ramsey's Run in Kingston MA on March 14, 2026 for a scenic 5k trail run through the woods, timed by a professional company. Honor a class of 2023 member and support a family scholarship with every entry.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

Test your trail skills on the Northern Nipmuck Trail Race, a rugged 16 mile out and back through Yale Myers Forest and Boston Hollow with technical terrain and serious climbing. Limited to 100 entrants, proceeds support local trails.

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..

Hit the trails at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham MA with 5K, 5 mile and 8 hour lap options for all abilities. Expect muddy April trails, on course aid and a community feed, with registration closing April 10 and a 50 runner cap for the 8 h..

Run the TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest on April 26, 2025, choosing distances from 10K to 50K plus a free youth fun run. Enjoy a smooth, relatively flat looped trail with one aid station offering vegan friendly options.

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

Hit the trails at the Cape Cod Trail Race on May 3, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 30K options through the scenic Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area. Register soon for a community focused day of challenging trails and postrace camaraderie.

TARC Wapack and Back is a rugged trail race along the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical rocky singletrack, big climbs and limited entries so register early for a backcountry challenge.

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

Explore trails around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest at the Soapstone Mountain Trail Races in Stafford Springs, CT on May 17, 2026. Pick a half marathon or 6K, support local trail stewardship, and register January 1, 2026.

Take on the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene NH on May 23, with a 12.5k loop you can repeat for 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K or 50K. Expect technical single track, rocks, roots and stream crossings, aid stops and DHTR drumstick awards.

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..

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

Run a scenic 3 mile trail through farmland and finish among the vineyard vines at Westport Rivers Winery, then enjoy wine, BBQ, live music and a souvenir glass. Race entry is 21 and over while BBQ options welcome families.