Races

Register now! Race entry increases to $40 on Saturday, March 14th. Join us for the Melrose St. Patrick’s Day 5K - Run for the Gold!, a fun and festive community race celebrating Irish spirit and local tradition. Runners will enjoy a spirited course capped off by the sound of live bagpipers welcoming you across the finish line — a truly memorable Melrose moment. After the race, stick around for a festive Irish-themed awards ceremony, celebrating participants and top finishers with plenty of St. Patrick’s Day flair. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or running with the family, this event is designed to be welcoming, spirited, and fun for all ages and abilities. Leprechaun costumes are optional! Best of all, your participation supports a great cause. All proceeds benefit the charitable works of the Melrose Knights of Columbus, helping support local families and community initiatives. Come run, walk, cheer, and celebrate — we look forward to seeing you at the starting line! Strolle

Support the Melrose High School Track teams for a timed mile event at the Pine Banks track! Whether you are looking for a speed challenge, are wondering how close to your high school PR you can get, or anything in between, this is the event for you!  The race will be held Sunday, March 22. A Kids Fun Run will kick things off at 9:45, and mile heats will begin at 10:00 am and will run as described below. All proceeds directly benefit the Melrose High Track teams. Please register for your projected finish time for a 1 mile race. Final heat sizes and times may be adjusted based on runner registration.  Prizes will be awarded for the top three mile times (male/female/non-binary), the best costumed runner/walker, and the top two runners from each age division - Youth (12 and under), Scholastic (13-19), Open (20-39), and Masters (40+).  Schedule as follows:  Kids 400m Fun Run - 9:45 am Melrose Community Mile (9:30 pace and up) - 10:00 am Melrose Aerobic Mile (8:00-9:30 pace) - 10:20 am M

Please join us for this 3.5-mile race, an annual tradition celebrating Mother's Day to benefit Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV), hosted by the Melrose Running Club. Special thanks to our title sponsor Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates for supporting the 29th running of the Melrose Run For Women. The festivities kick off with a series of races for kids 10 and under at 8:30am followed by the main event, a 3.5 mile run/walk winding through the scenic Swains Pond section of Melrose, at 9:00am. All net proceeds will benefit MAAV. MAAV is committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence through raising awareness in the community, educating young people and linking victims to the resources needed to live free from violence. Your participation help support programs in the Melrose schools and services for victims of domestic violence.   Official race shirts will be available to the first 400 registrants in the 3.5-mile race. Don't delay and register today!

Join the Tufts Medical community for the second annual run/walk at Pine Banks Park in Melrose, MA to kick off breast cancer awareness month! Every year, approx 1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. At Tufts Medical Center, we are committed to providing the most innovative care to those patients facing this diagnosis. This race aims to raise awareness and show support to the patients, family and friends that have been impacted by breast cancer.

Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Bring your costume and join us for the 17th Annual Spooky Sprint 5K hosted by the Melrose Family YMCA. This family-friendly run/walk begins at the Y and travels through charming downtown Melrose and beautiful Pine Banks. Registration includes post-race refreshments, awards for top runners in every age category, and prizes for best costume. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone. NEW this year! Our "Family Rate" allows 4 participants from the same family household to register together for just $100. This rate is for family members only-- perfect for parents, kids, and siblings ready to get active together! Race Details:Saturday, October 31st, 8:30am Race StartPacket pick-up for Pre-Registered Runners: 7:00amRace day registration: 7:30amWhere: Melrose Family YMCA, 497 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176 Packet Pick-up & In-person Registration:F

We are looking forward to this year's 20th edition of the race - MHNC XX!  We plan to have some special features associated with the event.  As part of this, if anyone has some interesting displays of nutcrackers over the years which you don't mind sharing (by name or anonymously), please email photos to mhnc@melroserunningclub.com .   The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is excited to welcome runners and walkers again for this year's 20th round over the hilly Mount Hood Golf Club. This race is a unique 3.5-mile cross-country race in the Greater Boston area in that the course changes every year.  Runners look forward to a vigorous team competition or competing individually, a challenging course, and vying for the coveted nutcrackers!  Others arrive festively dressed for this December race, and come for the experience and challenge of XC running.   There is also a non-competitive 2-mile walk for those who want an easier option while still enjoying the festive nature of th