Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The GenesisHR Battlegreen Run will be celebrating the 31st RUNNING of this race on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Lexington, MA! Since its inception in 1996, the GenesisHR Battlegreen Run has been established as one of the most popular road race events in New England. This race event is unlike any other racing event from start to finish. Todd Angilly, voice of the Boston Bruins, sends the runners along their way with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, accompanied by musket fire, courtesy of the Lexington Minute Men.            There is also and optional VIRTUAL run!  Sign up, join a team and run your chosen distance wherever you like between 11.1.26 and 11.07.26. Just be sure to post your results no later than 11:59 PM Sunday 11.07.26.  Off site parking and free shuttle service will be available from Minuteman High School 758 Marrett Rd Lexington, MA 02421. What is included with my virtual registration? Personalized race BibPersonalized race Certificate of Completion for do

Join us for the 4th Annual LexGiving 5k Run/Walk - Now on Thanksgiving Morning, with a new, family-friendlier course! The LexGiving team is excited to continue its mission to bring community together, on a new course with a few less hills! The event will now take place on Thanksgiving, the most popular day in America for a 5k walk/run. It's a great opportunity to connect with friends and family, and make new friends, as you stretch those legs, and move your body before enjoying all the other wonderful things that Thanksgiving has to offer. As we have the past 3 years, we'll have a DJ, race photographer, and after the race will hold a prize sweepstakes giveaway in addition to our awards ceremony. The 5k Deets Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 2026 Gun goes off at 8:45am Bib Pick-Up Begins at 7:30am FREE Race T-Shirts to all who register by November 9, 2026 Race begins and ends at Lincoln Field Photos will be taken throughout the race. All race day photos will be published and available to the public for FREE on our website at the completion of the event. Strollers and dogs are welcome in the race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions. Sweepstakes to be held at the conclusion of the race. Prizes include an amazing overnight stay package at the Inn at Hastings Park, and a GoPro HERO13, with more to be added! See Sweepstakes page for official rules. Pricing Registration Race Fee: $35 Race Day Registration: $40 ($30 for Groups below) Students & Seniors: $25 Municipal Employees & First Responders: $25 Awards Chip-timing bibs to be used. We'll provide medals to the Top Male & Female, and Age-Bracket Winners. Top 3 male & female finishers by age bracket to receive printed certificate. Age Brackets: Elementary School & Younger (10 & Under) Middle School (11 - 14 years old) High School (15 - 18 years old) 19-29 29-39 39-49 49-59 59-69 70+ TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE We are especially proud to again partner with the Lexington Police Department, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and their Toys for Tots program, which provides toys, books and emotional support to disadvantaged children. We will have a drop-off toy drive at the race, please bring an unwrapped toy or book to the race and we'll bring them to the LPD. Help us provide disadvantaged children with a happier holiday season! YOUR HOSTS/BENEFICIARIES The race is proudly created by Friends of Lexington High School Wrestling Team Corp., the boosters organization for LHS Wrestling. We're excited to one again partner with the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School Parents Association. And new this year, we're excited to bring into the fold, Concord-Carlisle High School's Wrestling Team - we figure the more the merrier! Proceeds will be used to fund the operations of the LexGiving 5k, with costs including the official timer, website provider, and Lexington Police Department to ensure the safety of all participants, among other costs. Excess proceeds will support the Lexington & Concord-Carlisle wrestling teams, including the purchase of new uniforms and travel costs for tournaments, and other expenses as needed. The Minuteman Parents Association proceeds go to support Senior scholarships, teacher appreciation week, field trips, athletics initiatives, and after-school activities. YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

In 2008, the Lexington High School Cross Country / Track & Field program hosted its first annual “Alumni Race” on the same, nearly all-road course the team has called home since 1970. Over the last 18 years, with the support of athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers our tradition has grown into an event that allows us to share the sport we love with the larger community. Our track family invites you to come be a part of the legacy the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28th at 9am, for the Lexington Legacy 5k run/walk. All proceeds will go to support the nearly 250 boys and girls on the LHS Cross Country / Track & Field team. **NEW IN 2026** We will offer a VIRTUAL 5k run. For those who won't be in Lexington on race day, you can still be a part of the Legacy. Just sign up, and run your 5k any where you can between 11/28/26 and 12/5/26. Once finished, you should post your results no later than 11:59 PM on Saturday, 12/5/26. The 2026 edition of the Legacy 5k will include a team competition! Team up and race with members of your local running club, your graduating class, your friends, family, co-workers, etc. Each team must have a minimum of 5 runners. Bragging rights and prizes will be on the line! Entry Fees Pre-Registration Race Fee: $35 Day of Event Race Fee: $40Students & Seniors: $25Town of Lexington Employees: $25 *Note: Prices do not include additional online processing fee* Event Swag Participants who register before November 7th receive the official Lexington Legacy 5k T-shirtRace T-shirts can be purchased through our online store or on race day for $20Save your race bib, as that number is your entry for our annual post-race raffle Awards Male ChampionFemale Champion1st Place LHS Alumni Male1st Place LHS Alumni FemaleAge group awards will be issued to the 1st place male and female finishers in the following categories: 11 and under12-14 years old15-19 years old20-29 years old30-39 years old40-49 years old50-59 years old60-69 years old70 and over *Note: There will be no duplicate award winners in this race* Race Day Photos Photos will be taken throughout the race All race day photos will be published and available to the public for FREE on our website at the completion of the event Race Route 5K USATF Certified Course Strollers and dogs are welcome in the race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions.

IN-PERSON 5K RACE INFORMATION (see Virtual 5K Race Information below) Date/Time January 9, 2027 at 11:00 AM Location Start and finish in front of Lexington High School, Field House About Fast, flat 5K course through historic Lexington MA - USATF Sanctioned - Walkers welcome - Chip timed - Awards for in-person top 3 males, top 3 females, top 3 male cancer patients/survivors, top 3 female cancer patients/survivors, top 3 teams and age group winners - Long sleeve, technical t-shirt guaranteed to participants who register by December 17, 2026. Race Packet Pickup Advance: Friday, January 8, 2027, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Marathon Sports, 1728 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA. During this time only, show your race bib to enjoy 20% off Marathon Sports in-store purchases. Some exclusions apply. No early birds please. Race-Day: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Lexington High School, Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA Results + Awards Race results will be emailed and texted to in-person participants who opt-in during registration. Race results will also be posted here post-race. Individual and team awards for in-person winners will be announced during a post-race awards ceremony. Parking There are parking lots in front and back of Lexington High School for use during the race. Additional parking is available in the following locations as well as on neighborhood side streets: Along both sides of Worthen RoadTown Pool Complex parking lot, near 80 Worthen RoadCenter Playground, at the intersection of Clark Street and Park DriveLincoln Park on Lincoln Street. Please do NOT park in the Hayden Recreation Centre lots located near the intersection of Worthen Road and Lincoln Street. Reminder As a USATF Sanctioned race, no dogs or bikes are allowed on the course or in Lexington High School. All strollers must line up behind the runners and walkers at the in-person race start. VIRTUAL 5K RACE INFORMATION Date/Time January 9-17, 2027 anytime and anywhere Location Run or walk anywhere that is convenient and safe Race Packet Pickup A link to a digital bib will be emailed to each virtual participant in advance of the race start. It can be downloaded and printed. A technical t-shirt will be mailed post-race to all virtual U.S. participants who register by December 17, 2026 and provide an accurate mailing address. T-shirts will be mailed in mid-late January. Results + Awards During registration, virtual participants will get instructions about how to submit self-timed race results. Virtual race results will also be posted here after the submission deadline. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS The annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K in Lexington, MA raises money for innovative cancer research and patient support programs. 2026 race proceeds were directed to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Caring For A Cure at Massachusetts General Hospital, Leptomeningeal Disease Awareness and Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, and Love Bus. 2027 charity partners will be selected by April. MORE INFORMATION Contact us for additional information or to become a race volunteer or sponsor.

Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year, CAAL and Hey Runners Club are blending AAPI Heritage Month with a focus on family and love. Join us in historic Lexington for a day of fitness, culture, and community. Since 2022, this eco-friendly USATF-certified 5K has drawn over 500 participants annually to experience AAPI history, art, and food. Whether you’re sprinting for a personal best or walking hand-in-hand with family, join us in promoting unity, solidarity, and a true sense of belonging. Here are some exciting highlights for this year: Celebrate Mother's Day with a race alongside your mom, family, and friends! Taste of AAPI - sample bites of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race.The first 300 registrants receive a premium, superlight “quick-dry” race T-shirt.USATF-certified 5K course. RACE DATE/TIME: 10:30am Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother's Day) Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult. RACE LO