Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The Pumpkin Pacer is a fun 5k trail run/walk/hike through scenic Wrentham conservation land and White Barn Farm property and is the final race in the Farm to Table 5K Series!  It is open to all ages and skill levels.  The Pumpkin Pacer rolls around just in time to celebrate the year's bounty. All of the long, hot days in the field culminating into the rewards of the harvest. Participants are sure to be met by a quintessential New England collage of color and refreshingly crisp autumn air! (Did someone mention participant halloween costume contests?) And our concurrent Harvestween event offers fall and Halloween fun for the whole family. This event celebrates and supports the sustainability of local agriculture and land management by funding our mission to preserve open land and food security for our communities.  COURSE TERRAIN This is an off-road trail race. Course terrain includes dirt and/or gravel paths, rocks, roots, and inclines and declines in elevation.  It's a fun cour

Join us for the 2026 Turkeywacker 5K Trail Run on Thanksgiving morning in stunning Wrentham, MA! This marks our 9th annual event, highlighting the beauty of the William A. Rice Complex. All ages, from runners to walkers, are invited to enjoy our scenic 5K trail. Afterward, indulge in donuts and cider at the awards ceremony, featuring exciting raffle prizes under the Rice Recreation Complex tent. Top performers will be honored in various divisions. Don't miss this Thanksgiving tradition! EARLY BIB PICKUP Wednesday, Nov. 26th11:30am - 4:30pmWhite Barn Farm (431 South St. Wrentham) RACE DAY BIB PICKUP Check-in opens at 7:30amRegistration closes at 8:15am

What Is The Next Loop? The Next Loop Endurance Series is a loop-based endurance running event designed for every type of runner — from first-time 10K participants to seasoned marathoners, ultra runners, CrossFit, Hyrox, and tactical athletes. You’ll run a 3.1-mile (5K) trail loop, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. After each loop, you decide: Run another loopOr stop — no penalties, no DNFsEvery completed loop counts.  ⏱️ How Scoring WorksThis event uses a simple, transparent scoring system that rewards consistency, pacing, and endurance. For each loop: Time starts when the loop beginsTime stops when you cross the finish lineThat loop time is officially recordedYour overall score is calculated by combining the times of every loop you complete. There are: ❌ No penalties for stopping❌ No missed-cutoff failures✅ Only completed loops counted. This allows athletes at every level to compete meaningfully.  👟 Why This Format Works for Everyone New Runners: Run your first 5K, 1