Massachusetts Running Races

287 upcoming races across Massachusetts in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Massachusetts in the Race Finder.

By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras

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Racing in Massachusetts: what the calendar looks like

There are 287 races on the Massachusetts calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 6 per week. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races (37); February 2027 has the fewest (4). The busiest places to race are Boston (18), Newburyport (6), Wakefield (6).

Of those, 208 offer a 5K, 29 offer a 1 Mile and 26 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is 2 Person Relay on November 21 in Boston. The next half marathon is LiveStrong at the Y 5K & Half Marathon on November 21.

By race count Massachusetts ranks 23rd of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Boston Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Boston Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

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