Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

A little Halloween fun and a big difference for local animals! Join the Worcester Animal Rescue League for our Waggin’ for a Van Halloween 5K! We’re bringing our community together to help raise funds for a van to support WARL’s work caring for animals in need. A van will do more than help us transport animals... it will help us bring WARL’s services directly into the community. With dependable transportation, we can expand our community programs, reach more animals and families, and bring support beyond the shelter’s walls. Every registration helps us get closer to making that possible. Come enjoy a festive outing for a meaningful cause. Halloween costumes are encouraged, whether you go all out or add a little spooky flair! This event is pet-friendly, so bring your four-legged friends along for the fun. Pets are welcome to show off their costumes, too! The first 40 registrants will receive a commemorative event T-shirt! Every registration brings us closer to our fundraising goal and helps WARL continue building a more humane community through lifesaving programs, compassionate care, and local services for animals and people. Check in begins at 9:00 AM and the walk will start at 9:30 AM! Gather your friends, get into the Halloween spirit, and help us get those wheels rolling!

Same Day Registration Available; Join Us Early!Doors open for same day registration at 8:00AM. About This Event:We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/Walk with Veterans Inc. at Polar Park! We look forward to a fun morning of activity in support of Veterans and their families in need. Registration begins at 8am. Help us do more for the Veterans we serve while enjoying the home of the Woo Sox! Run to win, walk for fun, but most importantly sign up and have fun for a good cause! All Fitness Levels and Strollers Welcome! All Pre-Registrants will receive a commemorative event running shirt, and all participants will enjoy food, beer, music, prizes, and more after the race. If you can’t make it in person this year, we are offering a virtual sign-up option as well! Just run a 5k before the deadline, submit your times, and we will recognize your participation and honor the virtual winner alongside the in-person honorees. Rep your branch or wear your

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis. Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Kick off the holiday season with some movement at the Woo Jingle 5K. This family-friendly event features a Kids Run followed by a 5K Run/Walk, set in the heart of Worcester. Festive costumes encouraged!     RACE INFORMATION December 6th, 2026 9:30am: Kids Race 10:00am: 5K Run/Walk 10:45: Post-Race Party    The Woo Jingle Run will also be supporting the Plant a Seed Foundation by collecting donations and toys for Planting for families in need. Please consider donating a toy at packet pick up on Saturday, December 5th, or on Race Day December 6th.  Start and finish will be located on Front St. next to Worcester City Hall.    UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 7, 2025, the 2027 Guinness Celtic 5K, and concluding with the 2027 Worc

ABOUT THE RACE The Guinness Celtic 5k is a fun Irish race (as always, walkers are welcome!) in Worcester, MA, before the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the parade after the race from the beer garden at the finish line. The Guinness Celtic 5K registration is available WITH or WITHOUT a Guinness Celtic 5K medal. Please note, this medal is for the Guinness Celtic 5K only and is separate from the Worcester Triple Crown Finisher's Medal detailed below in our new 3 Race Bundle. UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 6, 2026, the Guinness Celtic 5K on March 14th, 2027, and concluding with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on Sunday, May 2, 2027) Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a Finisher’s Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K. Please note, this medal is SEPARATE from the Guinness Celtic 5K medal that is an optional add-on for the Guinness Celtic 5K registration. To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites! GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO Date: Sunday, March 14, 2027. Start: Celtic 5k start time: 11:00 a.m. Kids Leprechaun Run start time: 10:30am (ages 12 and under on race day) Kids distance approximately 1/4 mile. Parents may run with their kids. Location: Elm Park, 284 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602. Note: The race start and finish are located on Park Avenue near the intersection of Park Avenue and Highland Street. T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day. No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted. ENTRY FEES $34 to 12/31/2026 $36 1/1/2027 to 1/31/2027 $38 2/1/2027 to 3/14/2027 *Online registration closes Saturday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refund and no pets allowed. *Race day walk up registration is $45 Kids Leprechaun Run $15 to 12/31/26 $16 1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027 $17 2/1/2027 - 3/14/2027 PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1 Friday March 12th Noon to 5pm Sneakerama, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2 Saturday, March 13th 10am to 5pm Sneakerama, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA Race Day Packet Pickup Sunday, March 14th, 2027 Park Ave (next to Elm Park) Worcester, MA 9:00am – 11am Walk up Entry Fee // 5K: $45 Walk up Entry Fee // Kids Run (12 and under): $20 Please note, t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day. To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select correct year and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time. Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series. If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at help@runrhody.com. AWARDS Individual Awards Top 3 Overall Winners (Under 19) Winners (age 20-29) Winners (age 30-39) Winners (age 40-49) Winners (age 50-59) Winners (age 60-69) Winners (age 70+) Team Award Prize will be awarded to the top overall team. Top 3 score based on chip time. No limit on Team size. Online entry for Teams only.

For the first time in more than a decade, runners will once again have the chance to race a half marathon in Worcester. Set in the spring and timed with prime race season, The Mass Half offers a unique opportunity to train, race, and celebrate in the Heart of the Commonwealth, whether you’re pursuing a personal best, preparing for a full marathon, or simply looking for a great reason to run. But the experience extends well beyond the course. With thousands of runners expected to take part, The Mass Half will bring new energy to Worcester and Central Massachusetts, creating opportunities for local businesses, nonprofits, corporations, volunteers, and community partners to be part of one of the region’s biggest new annual events. As United Way of Central Massachusetts’ signature annual fundraiser, powered by M&T Bank, The Mass Half also puts purpose behind every mile. Proceeds will support UWCM and nonprofit organizations across the region, helping advance the work that makes Central Massachusetts a stronger, healthier, and more resilient place to live. The Mass Half is a race for the region; and an invitation for everyone to be part of what comes next.

Introducing the Worcester Cinco K! It’s no secret that Cinco de Mayo is one of the most fun holidays on the calendar – come celebrate it with us at the Inaugural Worcester Cinco (5)K! This festive run/walk will bring the party to the streets of Downtown Worcester on Sunday, May 3, 2026. And don’t forget the Kids! The Worcester Cinco K event will also include a Kids race open to children 10 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their children. After the race, it’s time to PARTY! Join us for great drinks, raffle prizes, and more! Location to be announced.   CHARITABLE PARTNERS  We are proud to support El Buen Samaritano.  About ( EBS ) El Buen Samaritano Worcester, MA Established in 1991, El Buen Samaritano (EBS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been proudly serving the Worcester community for over 30 years. As a trusted community resource hub, we provide essential services to over 5,000 people every month, offering food, clothing, disaster relief, senior programs, you