Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races in Massachusetts

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Best 5Ks in Massachusetts

  1. 1 15th Annual Stuffing the Pantry 5k Run/Walk East Longmeadow, MA Nov 2026 49.6/100
  2. 2 2027 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington Lexington, MA May 2027 USATF 48.8/100
  3. 3 DAV 5K Boston Boston, MA Nov 2026 48.0/100
  4. 4 9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K Middleton, MA Nov 2026 46.6/100
  5. 5 5th Annual Katie's Grace + Grit 5K Milton, MA May 2027 USATF 38.5/100
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Every ranked race in Massachusetts

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Boston Marathon Boston, MA Apr 2027 Major BQ USATF 93.2/100
  2. 2 30th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Somerville, MA Nov 2026 USATF 56.2/100
  3. 3 34th Annual Dreamcatcher Classic Road Race Weymouth, MA Nov 2026 54.5/100
  4. 4 15th Annual Stuffing the Pantry 5k Run/Walk East Longmeadow, MA Nov 2026 49.6/100
  5. 5 2027 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington Lexington, MA May 2027 USATF 48.8/100
  6. 6 April Fools 4 Miler - Winners Circle Running Club Salisbury, MA Mar 2027 USATF 48.3/100
  7. 7 DAV 5K Boston Boston, MA Nov 2026 48.0/100
  8. 8 Chatham in the Fall 10k Run Chatham, MA Nov 2026 USATF 47.7/100
  9. 9 9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K Middleton, MA Nov 2026 46.6/100
  10. 10 5th Annual Katie's Grace + Grit 5K Milton, MA May 2027 USATF 38.5/100

Longest-running in Massachusetts

4 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 46th Annual Freezer 5 Mile Road Race Sterling, MA Jan 2027 1982 44 years running
  2. 2 11th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk Westminster, MA Aug 2027 2017 9 years running
  3. 3 8th Annual Dreidel Dash 5k & Kids Races Wellesley Hills, MA Dec 2026 2019 7 years running
  4. 4 2nd Annual Pack the Pantry 5K and 1-Mile Walk Berlin, MA Nov 2026 2025 1 year running

Also listed, not yet ranked

43 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K Cambridge, MA Oct 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Center School's Halloween Hustle 5k Run/Walk Longmeadow, MA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. PortRun Half Marathon & 5K Newburyport, MA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 10th Anniversary Devin’s Dash 5K Family Event Framingham, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Beat the Bay State Team Challenge Boston, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Annual Home Of The Brave 5K Walk or Run - Fundraiser For Sturbridge Vets Sturbridge, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Bourne To Run Sagamore Beach, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Cider Hill Farm 5K Fall Run Amesbury, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. St. Mary’s 5K Brookline, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 5 Miles Home Raynham, MA Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Boston River Run Boston, MA Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Hawk Trot Melrose, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk Walpole, MA Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Duff Run 2026 Marion, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Trot The Track 5K Plainville, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races Framingham, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Danvers 7 Miler and 4K Danvers, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Gnoca 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor and Paula Holm Newburyport, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Fairhaven Turkey Trot Fairhaven, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. 2026 Turkey Trot for the Memory Shrewsbury, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. 25th Philip J. Weihn Annual Turkey Chase 5K Clinton, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K Ayer, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Chatham, MA Turkey Trot 2026 Run/Walk Chatham, MA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central MA Worcester, MA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk Somerville, MA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. 2026 Unified 5K Virtual Lancaster, MA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. BFit Challenge powered by National Grid Boston, MA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. 20th Wild Rover Series Merrimack Valley, MA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Big Cheese 5K Athol, MA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. CrackedBell Hopkinton to Boston Sunday Shakeout Run Boston, MA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Cpl Bookin' It 5K Canton, MA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Crush Cancer 5K & Ginger’s Walk Bridgewater, MA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Annual Grafton Gazebo Road Race Grafton, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Enjoy Your Life Happy Half Marathon & Friendly 5K Amesbury, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Barns & Blooms Half Marathon South Hamilton, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Arlington Education Foundation 5K Arlington, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Danvers Police D.A.R.E. 5k Road Race Danvers, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Evan's Run Norwell, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. 2027 Horseneck Half & 3.5 Miler Westport, MA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Black Hat Brew 5k Bridgewater, MA Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Annual Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race Southbridge, MA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Colin's Joy Project 5K Boston, MA Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. 5k for Justice Jamaica Plain, MA Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data