What race distances can I run in Boston?
Boston has 5K (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Massachusetts · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Boston, Massachusetts
Upcoming running races in and near Boston, Massachusetts - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
14 upcoming races · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Boston races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Fall Fest: Run & Walk for the Esplanade Boston, MAFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Boston Run/Walk Boston, MARegistration closedFreeDetails Fri, Oct 30, 2026Massachusetts Fall Community 5K. Boston, MAFreeDetails Sun, Nov 1, 2026Beat the Bay State Team Challenge Boston, MAFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026DAV 5K Boston Boston, MAFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Boston River Run Boston, MAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Lingzi Dream Dash 5k Boston, MAFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Girls On The Run Greater Boston Fall Season Celebratory 5K Boston, MAFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026 Boston, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026The Beantown Winter Classic Boston, MAFrom $20Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027CrackedBell Hopkinton to Boston SUNDAY SHAKEOUT RUN Boston, MAFreeDetails Sun, May 16, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston Boston, MAFrom $10Details Thu, Jul 1, 2027SMC Charity Demo Boston, MAFrom $100Register Sat, Sep 25, 2027Colin's Joy Project 5K Boston, MAFrom $30Details
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More race calendars close to Boston. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
Train for it
Run Clubs in Boston
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Boston clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Boston run clubs →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 Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Boston
When is race season in Boston?
November is the busiest month for races in Boston, with 5 of the 14, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Boston races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Boston with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:01, 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.
Where can I train for a race in Boston?
Join a local run club. Boston Fun Run, Boston Road Runners, Forest Hills Runners and others in Boston welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.