Lowell, MA Under a cold start, nearly 2,500 runners lined up for the Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon in Lowell, MA on October 18, 2026. The marathon and half marathon participants line up and start at the same time, with marathoners occupying one half of the street and the half marathon athletes starting on the other side. A proper median separates the athletes, for a few blocks at least.

Falmouth, MA The Cape Cod Marathon was held Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Falmouth, MA. The racecourse was fast and scenic and followed the Falmouth coastline of Nantucket Sound. Almost 1,500 runners competed in the marathon. The marathon was part of a weekend long running celebration which included a 5K, a half marathon and the full marathon.

Boston, MA On Saturday, October 10, 2026, thousands of women participated in the Boston 10K for Women. This year marked the 50th running of the event. The event started as the Bonne Bell Mini Marathon in October of 1977. On Friday evening, October 9, 2026, a celebration was held for many of the women who have competed in each edition of the race, since its initial running in 1977.

Hyde Park, MA The LiveFitArmy 6th Annual 10K+ and 5K+/Walk took place September 13 2026, in Hyde Park. The race was unsanctioned and untimed with runners on the sidewalks and streets of Hyde Park and Mattapan. It was the 6th LFA annual celebration of the running community and its mission to help the greater community combat obesity and promote better decision-making and mental wellness through running. With 86% of the LiveFitArmy community and 99% of its group members identif

Boston, MA The Bob Hall Legacy Fund and REquipment hosted the 1st 5K Bob’s Way at Franklin Park on September 12, 2026 in Boston. The event brought together runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, families, teams, and community partners to honor the legacy of Bob Hall. It was more than a 5K. It was a community event built around legacy, inclusion, and access. More than fifty years after Bob Hall became the first wheelchair athlete to officially complete the Boston Marathon, his

Hingham, MA The Beantown Marathon took place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Hingham, MA, at Bare Cove Park. The event aimed to offer over 300 runners a last chance to achieve a qualifying time for the upcoming Boston Marathon. In 2025, around one-third of the participants achieved a qualifying time, further establishing the Beantown Marathon as a highly desirable event.

Chelsea, MA On Saturday morning, September 5, 2026, a total of 658 runners and wheelchair participants completed the Chelsea Road Race. The race started and concluded at the Williams School on Arlington Street. The road race serves as Chelsea’s initiative to “encourage healthy living and enable community members to incorporate running and movement into their daily routines.”

Cumberland, ME The Fairgrounds Mile, 5K and Market was held on Sunday, August 30, in Cumberland, Maine. The event was presented by Valor Track Club in partnership with Cumberland Farmer’s Club, “a morning of races, a farmer’s market, music and so much fun! This is not your ordinary race. Racehorses have been giving their all on the Cumberland Fairground track for 155 years.”

Falmouth, MA More than 11,000 athletes lined up for the 54th running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race on August 16, 2026. Founded in 1973, the Falmouth Road Race has evolved into one of the top running events of the summer. Annually, it attracts an international lineup of Olympians, elite athletes, and recreational runners who come to experience the renowned 7-mile course along the seaside.

Mattapan, MA The Mattapan Unity 5K Fete has quickly emerged as a powerful, community-driven event that brings together residents, local businesses, and city officials in a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and unity. In partnership with the Cummins Highway Neighborhood Association, Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, the Mattapan Unity 5K is designed to expand access to healthy, active living opportunities. More than just a r

Boston, MA With evening temperatures (and humidity) approaching uncomfortable, more than 1,500 competitors succeeded in creating a perspiration river on the asphalt at Carson Beach in South Boston for the BAA Shoreline 5K.

Boston, MA The Boston Moves program is a series of free, family-friendly fitness and running events hosted by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and presented by Boston Children's Hospital. It aims to promote active, healthy lifestyles for participants of all ages and abilities across various Boston neighborhoods. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Boston Moves visited Franklin Park’s Schoolmaster Hill Picnic Area. See more from the BAA here.

Boston, MA On Sunday, June 21, 2026, close to 10,000 athletes gathered at Boston Common to participate in the B.A.A. 10K. The 6.2-mile course took them across the Charles River, offering stunning views of Boston and Cambridge, passed over the Boston Marathon finish line, and concluded at Boston Common.

Boston, MA The Road of Rainbows occurred this past Saturday morning, June 6th, at the Brewer Fountain on the Boston Common. It marked the SIXTH annual running of Boston Theater Company's Road of Rainbows - the first athletic event of its kind in Massachusetts, where gender has no bounds. At ROR, you be YOU and run for YOU with love, support, and a team cheering you on! The Road of Rainbows is an inclusive event that is as much about running as it is about showing off your inn

Cambridge, MA On Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, more than 900 runners gathered at CambridgeSide to run in the Cambridge 5K. The Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide is a flat and fast race through the heart of East Cambridge & Inman Square. The race starts & finishes at CambridgeSide The race benefits the MSPCA & the Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund.

Boston, MA "The Harpoon 5-Miler in South Boston is not just a race—it’s a celebration of community, fitness, and hope. This annual event brings together runners, volunteers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise critical funds for two important charities: The Angel Fund for ALS Research and the Peter Frates Family Foundation. Over the years, the race has raised over $3.1 million for the cure and care of ALS, making a real impact in the fight against this devastating

Boston, MA The 24th Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K was held at Castle Island on Saturday, May 9, 2026. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, the race organizers raised awareness and funds for two military non-profits, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and Fisher House Boston. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those

Boston, MA The Charles River Marathon was held at the Christian Herter Park, along the Charles River on May 3, 2026. From the race website: "The 10th annual Charles River Marathon is held on a flat, fast BQ-eligible course, attracting runners from across the United States and overseas. The race is comprised of ten laps on a flat, fast 2.6 mile loop on paved paths around Boston's scenic Charles River, starting and finishing at the DCR’s Herter Park in Boston, MA. The course is

Boston, MA Black Men Run Boston hosted their annual Boston Marathon weekend shakeout run, on Sunday April 19, 2026 at Copley Square. The 2026 run explored the South End's Green Book, bringing history to life with stories of Black travel, jazz clubs, and community spaces. Over the course of 2.6 miles, the runners listened to stories that featured jazz clubs, historic homes, and community gathering spots that influenced the Black travel experience in Boston. This was a leisure

Boston, MA Started in 1897, the Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon in the world. It was inspired by the first modern Olympic marathon in 1896. It is among the 7 prestigious World Marathon Majors. The event occurs on Patriots' Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts, transforming the race into a city-wide festivity with large crowds of spectators. It frequently aligns with the Red Sox home opener game. It attracts the world's top runners, offering high prize money. Th