10K races near Wakefield

The Greater Beverly YMCA Fly By 5K Road Race is a fall running event held at Beverly Regional Airport in Beverly, Massachusetts. The Greater Beverly YMCA organizes the race, offering 5K or 10K distances, plus a Kids Fun Run for families. The airport location distinguishes it from a standard town road race. The course follows L P Henderson Road adjacent to the airport, centering the event on a straightforward local route instead of a downtown loop or trail run.

The GenesisHR Battlegreen Run is a volunteer-run community race in Lexington, Massachusetts, starting at Lexington High School. This annual Sunday event begins midday and offers a 5K run, 10K run, 5K walk, or 1.2-mile walk. The field includes runners, walkers, families, and those supporting a team or cause. The race is closely tied to local fundraising, with participants raising money for nonprofits and local charities. One long-running group is Running for Innocence, which supports the New England Innocence Project's Running for Innocence Fund. This fund assists innocence organizations in Massachusetts with costs for experts and investigators in wrongful-conviction cases. The event is in its thirtieth running, and the local community views it as both a race day and a charity gathering.

The Journey Home Road Race brings together runners, walkers, and ruck participants in Devens, Massachusetts, annually around Veterans Day weekend in November. It provides 5K and 10K distances, with the event focused on honoring U.S. veterans and first responders, not on attracting an elite-only field. The race begins and concludes near 84 Antietam Street. Packet pickup on race morning is conveniently located near parking and the start-finish area. Net proceeds benefit Veteran Pathways of New England, a wellness-focused veterans community center. The event also has connections to Clear Path for Veterans New England in Marlborough. Following the run and walk, participants convene for a post-race gathering hosted by Columbia Tavern and Yuengling. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers in each division.

Santa's Toy Trot is a December road race held at Sweetsir School in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Participants can choose between 2, 4, or 6-mile distances. All runners share a single 2-mile loop that begins and ends at the school, allowing participants to finish after one, two, or three laps. Prior to the main race, children aged 10 and under can take part in the Elves Fun Run around the elementary school, guided by a Winner's Circle Running Club member. The event also serves a local holiday cause: a portion of the proceeds benefits the Merrimac Holiday Helper Program, assisting Merrimac families during the holiday season.