Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
10 km trail race in Milton MA on 10/11/2026 featuring a moderately technical, low elevation course; registration runs 9/25 to 10/11, fee $20.
Fall trail race in Ravenswood Park with single track and carriage roads, part of the North Shore Trail Series, offering onsite registration and postrace baked goods and raffles.
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.
Trail races at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA with 10K, 30K and a 6-hour timed loop event on dirt and gravel double-track trails.
November 2026
Obstacle-course weekend at Fenway Park with a Stadion 5 km (20 obstacles), kids races and spectator access on November 7-8, 2026.
November trail event at Willowdale State Forest offering looped distances from a free youth fun run to a 100K with fundraising for local land trusts.
A November trail event in Hingham MA offering a single 4 mile loop, an open 8 hour loop-count race, and a Backyard style hourly format that allows missed cutoffs.
A hilly 5K at Pine Banks Park in Melrose supporting Melrose High School cross country teams, with overall and age group awards and post race refreshments.
Six-hour timed trail race on a 5K loop at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester MA with rocky rollers, a cupless barn aid station, and a youth discount.
Third annual Thankful Trails 5K at Windham Woods School on November 14, 2026, features a two loop trail 5K and a free kids fun run on the lower field.
A community trail event at Good Pickin’ Farm with a scenic 5 mile run, a 2.5 mile walk or run, and a 1K kids run plus post race farm activities.