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.
September 2026
A 3 mile in person trail run in the Fells for women and nonbinary people, run at a conversational pace around the North Reservoir in Winchester, MA.
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
A community cross-country 5K at Franklin Park on October 3, 2026, open to Boston Latin School affiliates and local runners and walkers with team options and tiered fees.
Run the winding single lane trails of Groton Town Forest with a choice of 9.5 mile or 3.4 mile courses featuring roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 250 runners, this community race supports Groton trail maintenance and finishes with snacks.
Trail race in Ravenswood Park on October 18, 2026 featuring single track and carriage roads plus race day registration and post-race baked goods.
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.
A fall festival in Tyngsboro featuring a 3K trail race, a free kids fun run for ages 7 and under, a farmer’s market, vendors, kids activities, and food on October 25.
November 2026
Obstacle course weekend at Fenway Park in Boston on Nov 7 and 8 2026 featuring a 5 km Stadion with 20 obstacles and kids races.
A November trail festival at Willowdale State Forest offering races from 10K to 100K, a cider donut mile, and a free youth fun run.
Trail event at Wompatuck State Park with a single 4 mile loop, an open 8 hour multi loop format, and a non eliminative Backyard style option.