Boston, MA The Franklin Park Turkey Trot 2025 attracted a record number of participants on Thanksgiving morning, benefiting from clear skies and crisp weather that provided perfect racing conditions. It continues to be Boston’s largest Thanksgiving Day race, deeply embedded in community tradition. Since its inception in 2013, the Franklin Park Turkey Trot has evolved into Boston's largest race held on Thanksgiving Day. Hosted by the Franklin Park Coalition, this event highlig

Boston, MA Fantaye Belayneh of Ethiopia successfully defended her title as the women's champion at the 2025 BAA Boston Half, securing victory with a time of 1:08:51 after an exciting sprint finish. She maintained a strategic approach by remaining with the lead group for most of the race, then executed a powerful sprint in the final moments. Her finish time of 1:08:51 ranks as the fourth-fastest on the Boston Half course. Melknat Wudu secured second place, trailing by only two

Boston, MA The 2025 BAA Boston Half Marathon showcased incredible performances in the wheelchair divisions, with athletes delivering speed, endurance, and determination across the 13.1-mile course. Yen Hoang claimed the women's title with a finishing time of 1:00:02, displaying strength and accuracy. Hannah Babalola secured second place with a resolute effort in the final miles. Michelle Wheeler rounded out the podium with determination and endurance. Yen Hoang , women's whee

Boston, MA The DAV 5K Boston run was held November 8, 2025 at Castle Island in South Boston. The Run to Honor Veterans is intended to honor veterans and raise awareness of the issues facing our ill and injured veterans. (DAV helps more than one million veterans each year in positive, life-changing ways, at no cost to them. From the Berkshires to Provincetown, the DAV Department of Massachusetts supports our local veterans everyday with our programs and services.) Nearly 1,00

Cambridge, MA On November 2, 2025, the Cambridge Half Marathon took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, enjoying clear skies and typical cool weather for the season. The event attracted over nine thousand athletes. In the competitive women's race, the top four women each averaged a per mile pace of under six minutes per mile. Boston's Jacqueline Gaughan bested second place finisher Molly Collwell finishing in the fastest time of the day, 1:12:28. Margaret Donovan finished in t

Lowell, MA The 2025 Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon was held on October 19, 2025 in Lowell, MA. The Marathon is run by the Greater Lowell Road Runners and is run by volunteers. Link here In the women's marathon event, Caitlin Mcginley claimed victory with an impressive time of 2:37:12. Marie Barnett secured second place with a time of 2:50:09, while Elena Doty came in third, finishing in 2:50:30. Caitlin Mcginley competing in the women's division at the Baystate Marathon

Dorchester, MA The 43rd annual Boston Firefighters Memorial Road Race took place on October 12, 2025, in Dorchester, MA. Despite the cloudy skies, the rain stayed away for the 5K and 10K races. More than 700 runners and walkers participated in the road races that benefit the brave men and women of the Boston Fire Department. Almost $7,000 was raised for the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund. Event details and race results linked here . Members of the Boston Fire Department H

Boston, MA The Boston 10K for Women was held on October 11, 2025 in Boston, MA. Emily Sisson claimed victory in the race with an event record time of 31:05. She seized the lead early on and maintained it all the way to the finish line. More than 4,600 women completed the race. Full race story + photo spread coming in our Winter Issue. 📸 Love the photography? Follow us @BostonRunningScene  on Instagram for race-day photos, athlete features, and behind-the-scenes moments from

Hampton, NH On October 5, 2025, the Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon and 5K races took place in Hampton, NH, under sunny skies and warm weather. The 5K race saw over 1600 participants cross the finish line, while the half marathon had more than 2500 finishers. The upcoming Winter Issue of Boston Running Scene magazine will feature comprehensive race coverage and a photo essay of the half marathon and 5K. Follow us @BostonRunningScene  on Instagram for race-day photos, athlet

Cumberland, Maine Runners of all ages lined up under sunny skies at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Sunday morning, ready to test their...

Falmouth, MA Founded in 1973, the Falmouth Road Race has grown into one of the top running events of the summer. Annually, it attracts a...

Mattapan, MA The inaugural Mattapan Unity 5K Fete was held August 9, 2025 at the Ryan Playground in Mattapan, MA. The event successfully...

Hopkinton, MA The USATF New England 1 Mile Road Championships was held on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in the town of Hopkinton, MA. There were...

The Boston 10K took place on Sunday, June 22, 2025. This event was organized by the Boston Athletic Association in collaboration with...

The 2025 USATF Masters 10K Championships were held on Sunday at Endicott Estate in Dedham, MA. The event was organized by the James Joyce...

The 2025 Boston 5K, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, was held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, kicking off the Boston Marathon...

The 26.TRUE Marathon took place on Saturday, marking its fifth annual occurrence. The marathon course passes through Roxbury, Dorchester,...

The Boston chapter of Black Men Run (BMR Boston) hosted the annual Black History Shakeout run this past Sunday in Boston. Starting at...