Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
Trail Animals Running Club's fall trail race in Carlisle features looped courses from 10K to 50 miles, a youth fun run, marked aid stations, and a cupless policy.
Veterans Count Nashua 5K in Nashua, NH on September 5, 2026 is a community 5K with free T shirts for registrations by July 20 and free kids entries.
Trailblaze at Good Pickin’ Farm in Westford features a 5 mile trail course plus a 2.5 mile run walk and a 1K kids run with post race farm activities.
Cross-country races at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle MA on 09/13/2026, featuring a 2K youth race and multiple 5K fields as part of the USATF New England Grand Prix.
A trail-based 5K run/walk and a 3K walking route at Mine Falls Park supporting Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, with a $30 registration and a 2026 event T-shirt for early registrants.
Trail races and a 6 hour timed event through Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge with aid stations, cupless rules, pacer options, and proceeds supporting refuge projects.
October 2026
An annual 5K cross country run or walk in Franklin Park supporting Boston Latin School Athletics. Team registration is new for 2026 and fees are tiered with free entry for BLS students.
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 available.
A fall trail event in Harvard on October 25, 2026 featuring a 5K through orchard and woods plus a 1 mile kids fun run, with age divisions, awards, shirts, and proceeds benefiting the Harvard Conservation Trust.
A stadium stair-climb at Gillette Stadium raising funds for Homes For Our Troops, covering about 5,184 steps in the lower bowl with individual, team, and fundraising options.