Community Races & 5K Events in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to a growing calendar of community 5K races, walking challenges, and fitness events organized by Local Impact Events. From the Boston metro area to communities west of the city, residents are coming together through movement — with virtual runs and in-person community events throughout the Commonwealth.
Upcoming Massachusetts Events
Scheduled community races and fitness events in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Fall Community 5K
Boston, Massachusetts
October 30, 2026
A flexible virtual running and walking challenge celebrating communities across Massachusetts. Complete your 3.1 miles anywhere in the Commonwealth.
Past Massachusetts Events
Previous community races and fitness events in Massachusetts. Each links to its permanent event page.
Cambridge–Watertown Community 5K
Cambridge, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
A community 5K listed for January 21, 2026, connecting the neighboring Massachusetts communities of Cambridge and Watertown.
Move Waltham Virtual Walk & Run
Waltham, Massachusetts
February 1–28, 2026
A flexible virtual walking and running event associated with Waltham, Massachusetts, running throughout February 2026.
Tri-Town Loop — Belmont, Arlington & Newton 5K
Belmont, Massachusetts
February 21, 2026
A community 5K listed for February 21, 2026, bringing together the neighboring Massachusetts communities of Belmont, Arlington, and Newton.
24 Hours of Steps — Jamaica Plain Walk Challenge
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
January 25, 2026
A walking challenge listed for January 25, 2026, centered on the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Arlington Community Care 5K
Arlington, Massachusetts
February 8, 2026
A community 5K listed for February 8, 2026, associated with Arlington, Massachusetts.
Newton Neighborhood 5K
Newton, Massachusetts
June 18, 2026
A community 5K listed for June 18, 2026, associated with Newton, Massachusetts.
Cities & Towns with Events
Community events are being organized in the following Massachusetts communities.
Virtual & In-Person Events in Massachusetts
Virtual Events
Complete a 5K on your own schedule from your neighborhood, a local park, or a treadmill. Virtual events offer flexible participation across Massachusetts.
In-Person Events
Join runners and walkers at designated locations and times across Massachusetts for organized community races and fitness activities.
Businesses Supporting Massachusetts Events
Local businesses and community organizations that support events in Massachusetts are recognized on individual event pages and in our sponsor directory.
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