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Running Races in Massachusetts

Every upcoming running race in Massachusetts, all 260 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

260 upcoming races · 103 with finish-time stats

5K 20110K 14Half Marathon 19Marathon 2Ultra 1
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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.

Largest field4,709 finishersBoston 10K for Womenin the 10KLongest-running53rd year53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Raceannual tradition

Races by City in Massachusetts

Belchertown 3Boston 16Brighton 3Canton 3Danvers 3Edgartown 3Gloucester 4Holyoke 4Lowell 3Lynn 3Marblehead 3Melrose 3Nantucket 3Newburyport 4Oak Bluffs 5Orange 4Peabody 3Salem 3Salisbury 4Springfield 5Tewksbury 3Westminster 3Worcester 6Wrentham 3

Soonest Races in Massachusetts

260 total
Tue, Jul 28, 2026NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming Road Race Newburyport, MA5K10 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Boston 10K for Women Run Club Boston, MAFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026PIONEERS Run Crew 9-Year Anniversary 10k Dorchester, MA10KFrom $30Register Sun, Aug 2, 2026TripleThreat Half Marathon & 5K Rockport, MA5KHalf MarathonFrom $49Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Amity Island 5K & Fun Run Edgartown, MA5KFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Newburyport High Street Mile Newburyport, MA1 MileFrom $25Details Wed, Aug 5, 2026Gibbet Hill Cattle Run 2026 Groton, MAFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Chilmark Road Race 5K Chilmark, MA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 20265th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K powered by Best Fitness Springfield, MA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Mattapan Unity 5K Fete Mattapan, MA1.5 Miles5KFrom $45Details Sun, Aug 9, 202610th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk Westminster, MA5KFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Wellwithall's Feel-Good 5K Oak Bluffs, MA3.2 MilesFrom $35Register

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 Racing in Massachusetts

Which Massachusetts cities have the most races?

Boston (16), Worcester (6), Springfield (5), Oak Bluffs (5) have the most upcoming races in Massachusetts. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 5K (201), 10K (14), Half Marathon (19), Marathon (2), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Massachusetts?

September is the busiest month for races in Massachusetts, with 73 of the 260, followed by October with 72. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Massachusetts races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 103 races in Massachusetts with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:30, 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 races in Massachusetts?

Yes, 18 races around Massachusetts get you off the pavement: 12 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.