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Trail Running Calendar near Shirley 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Shirley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
Trail 5K obstacle course at Wasserman Park with 12+ beginner to intermediate obstacles, limited to 200 entrants, including a race shirt, finisher medal, and a Spartan entry for early registrants.
Backyard Ultra in Leominster State Forest on September 26, 2026; runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains.
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.
Community run at Shedd Park in Lowell offering 5K, 10K trail and a 1 mile kids fun run to support local conservation and education; donations matched dollar for dollar.
Holdenwood Trail Run 10K in Shirley MA is an early-fall charity race through fields, trails, forests and cobblestone bridges benefiting the Ayer-Shirley Education Foundation.
October 2026
A 5K trail race and 5K walk through Lake Street Park trails, plus a Kid Run on the lacrosse field for age 12 and under.
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.
Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.
A spectator friendly cross-country festival in Wayland with three youth 3k races, two open 5k races, team awards, and USATF-NE Grand Prix status for the 5k.
A multi format trail event on the Granite Town Rail Trail in Brookline and Milford NH on October 17 and 18 2026, featuring 7.5 mile relays, 15 mile and 30 mile races and a 30 hour ultramarathon. Proceeds support local trail conservation.
Run or walk a scenic 5K through the trails and historic roads of Lincoln to support the conservation efforts of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust.
A backyard ultramarathon at Waters Farm with a one loop hourly race, a 4.2 mile community run, a free kids fun run, and a full festival day.
Trail races through Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands in Dover MA with 8.6, 5.6, 3.1 and 1.5 mile options, post-race cider donuts and family activities.
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 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.
Community trail run from Marathon Sports Wellesley to Norumbega Reservoir with Topo Ultraventure 5 demos, sauna and cold plunge, plus coffee and breakfast.
A backyard ultra weekend at Kenty’s Farm with a 4.16667 mile loop, Last Runner Standing format, and timed 6/12/24/48-hour events plus themed community hours.
Trail 5K at Temple Mountain Reservation featuring a double summit via the Wapack and Beebe Trails, one aid station, spectators welcome and no pets allowed.
Trail half marathon and 10.5K in Upton State Forest on November 8, with limited entries, aid stations, and post race amenities.
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