Races

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

For 2026 all bus registration is online only - no mail in applications will be accepted. Please register here to take the bus. This is Greater Lowell Road Runners bus transportation to the Boston Marathon on Monday April 20, 2026.  You must be a member in good standing of the club, (if you are not a club member please email us at BostonBus@glrr.net and we can help you a membership -- please note: club membership is a requirement of the BAA, not us) and you must also be an official entrant of the 2025 BAA Boston Marathon. The bus will leave Cawley Stadium in Lowell at 6:45am (subject to change) on race day.  GLRR has a policy of waiting for all runners to be accounted for before we leave Boston to return home on race day. The bus typically leaves Boston by 7:00pm. You can decide to find alternate transportation home if you do not want to wait. If you are looking for a ride back only (getting your own way in), please email us - don't register yet. If you are only interested in th

It's not summer without the Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.  The races  are run each Tuesday evening starting at 7PM (early start at 6:50), from June 9th to August 11th (eight races).  Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. All eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 11th. A minimum of three races must be run to win. Sign up for all 8 races before June 1st to receive a free race t-shirt!! Each race will have a theme. with a small prize for the best costume! To help choose the themes, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18Y89kXYGL/. We'll be voting in May. Note: there will be no race June 30th or July 28th. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of R

Join us for a family friendly run/walk. It's an out and back 5k along the scenic Merrimack River. There will be fun, games, music and running. Proceeds will support our healthy living programs for people with Parkinson's disease and also healthy living programs for cancer patients and survivors.

Come run in a local tradition!  Berna’s Great Legs 5k is a long established women-only race. Now in its 44rd year, it is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event in the country.  This race is for women of all ages and abilities; both runners and walkers can sign up to enjoy the fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell.  Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters and come check out this amazing race.   This event is managed by the Greater Lowell Road Runners with all Timing and Race Management donated by Yankee Timing.  100% of net proceeds from this race are donated to the House of Hope in Lowell, MA.

Consistently one of the top marathons for entry to the Boston Marathon - the Baystate Marathon is designed to give you your best chance to run a Boston Qualifying Time. Not ready for a marathon, but you want to start your journey - run our very popular half marathon, or run with a friend in our half marathon relay.   The Baystate Marathon Weekend is presented and supported by the Greater Lowell Road Runners.   We proudly proclaim we "For Runners by Runners"