Which Massachusetts cities have the most 5K races?
Boston (10), Springfield (5), Worcester (5), Oak Bluffs (4) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Massachusetts · 5K
5K Races in Massachusetts
Every upcoming 5K in Massachusetts, all 201 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
201 upcoming 5K races · 89 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Massachusetts races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in Massachusetts
201 total Tue, Jul 28, 2026NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming Road Race Newburyport, MAFrom $40Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026TripleThreat Half Marathon & 5K Rockport, MAFrom $49Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Amity Island 5K & Fun Run Edgartown, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Chilmark Road Race 5K Chilmark, MAFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 20265th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K powered by Best Fitness Springfield, MAFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Mattapan Unity 5K Fete Mattapan, MAFrom $45Details Sun, Aug 9, 202610th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk Westminster, MAFrom $35Details Tue, Aug 11, 2026Vineyard Classic 5k Oak Bluffs, MAFrom $40Register Thu, Aug 13, 202645th Annual Red Broderick Road Race Lynn, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 20265K and Fun Run for Jabberwocky Edgartown, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Watermelon Wobbler 5k @ White Barn Farm Wrentham, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 202616th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash Hopedale, MAFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Massachusetts
When are most 5K races held in Massachusetts?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Massachusetts, with 60 of the 201, followed by September with 55. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do Massachusetts 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $90, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in Massachusetts?
111 of the 201 5K races in Massachusetts already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Massachusetts 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 87 5K races in Massachusetts with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:27, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Massachusetts?
Yes, 12 races around Massachusetts get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.