Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

Hit the fields at Waters Farm on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic, a fast and friendly 5K cross country through scenic farm trails. A USATF New England Grand Prix stop with race day registration available.

The TARC Fall Classic will take place in Carlisle on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

The Mt. A Trail Challenge will take place in York Harbor on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Hit the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail on Sunday, September 27 for scenic 5K, 10K and a kids fun run on all trail terrain. Post race food and gear, leashed dogs welcome, and proceeds support the Rotary Club of Plainfield.

Run scenic, rooty trails in Groton Town Forest on October 4 with 9.5 mile and 3.4 mile options through rolling hills and rocks. Limited to 250 runners with refreshments and awards.

Run the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail on October 10 to 11, 2026 across central New England, a UTMB Index point to point ultramarathon along the Midstate Trail. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50K courses that wind through mountains, fields and r..

Celebrate the 20th Wayland HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, a family friendly meet supporting Wayland High School programs. Youth 3K plus open 5K races, trophies and local sponsors make for a fun community day.

Enjoy a scenic 3 mile trail run at Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton on October 17, followed by wine, BBQ, live music and a souvenir wine glass. Adults 21 and up get timed racing, a race shirt and a festive post race party.

Experience rugged single and double track in Willowdale State Forest at the TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival in Ipswich, with distances from 10K to 100K and a Cider Donut Mile for fun. Proceeds support land stewardship and local food pantries.