バーンスタブル, MA周辺の5Kレース

The Witch City 5K is a 5K road race through Salem, Massachusetts, held during October's Haunted Happenings. It begins at 9:00 AM from Salem Willows Park on Fort Avenue, placing the race within the city's busiest Halloween season, not on a quiet race weekend. The route follows Salem streets and permits strollers and well-behaved dogs, positioning it as a community race rather than a competition exclusively for serious runners. Runners may obtain a race tee while supplies last. Shirts must be collected before the start. Free parking is available at the Willows main lot and along Fort Avenue.

Paul Funk's Dolphin Dash is a 5K run/walk held at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School on Station Avenue in South Yarmouth. The event focuses on the school community, with participants starting from the high school and supporting Dennis-Yarmouth students via entry fees and fundraising. The funds raised aim to reduce or eliminate user fees for athletics, marching band, and color guard at Dennis-Yarmouth High School. Volunteers organize the race as part of D-Y Day and Showcase Celebration, providing an opportunity for the schools to showcase student activities and unite families, staff, alumni, and local supporters. The Dolphin Dash is administered through the Cape Cod Foundation, a licensed 501(c)(3).

The Southcoast Health Cancer Care Nicole Podkowa 5k is a walk-and-run fundraiser supporting cancer care on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Taking place in October, participants are encouraged to be active throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event offers a flexible format, allowing individuals to complete the 5K in person or virtually, either as runners or walkers. A free Kid's Dash for children 8 and under is also included, enabling families to participate without the day focusing solely on the main 5K distance. The funds raised benefit the Southcoast Health Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund. This fund assists cancer patients and their families with essential living expenses, including utilities, food, housing, transportation, cancer-related supplies, and other necessities. Consequently, the event emphasizes community support for patients undergoing treatment rather than competitive racing. In previous virtual iterations, participants could complete their 5K from any location, utilizing a printable bib and obtaining a long-sleeve Podkowa 5K shirt.

The Cape Cod Marathon Weekend, presented by Shipwrecked, takes place in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The half marathon begins and ends at Mullen Hall School. This half marathon is a coastal out-and-back course along Nantucket Sound, offering views toward Martha’s Vineyard. It features a single short hill, encountered once on the outbound leg and again on the return. The weekend also offers challenge events for participants seeking multiple races: the Lobstah Challenge combines the half marathon with the 5K, and the Clam Chowdah Challenge pairs the half marathon with the full marathon. The races are conducted on open roads, requiring runners to stay to the right and share streets with vehicular traffic. Strollers and dogs are prohibited. The half marathon has a participant limit of 2,000, and runners must maintain a pace faster than three hours, with a sweeper van monitoring the cutoff time. Along the course, participants will find six aid stations providing water and Gatorade, accompanied by portable toilets and music. The finish line offers a distinct Cape Cod atmosphere, with hot clam chowder and soup available in vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free varieties, alongside apple cider donuts. Participants completing the challenge events will receive special awards or gifts, and prize money is awarded to the overall and age-group winners in the half marathon.

The Devils Chase 6.66 & Creepy Clown 3.33 is a Halloween-themed race morning in Historic Salem, Massachusetts, starting and finishing at Salem Willows Soccer Field on Fort Avenue. The main run uses the 6.66-mile distance, while the Creepy Clown option is 3.33 miles. Both races begin at 8:00 AM and attract over 1,000 runners, with nearly all participants in costume, many dressed as devils with horns and pitchforks. The course goes by Salem Common, the Salem Witch Museum, the Custom House, Derby Wharf, the House of the Seven Gables, Winter Island, and includes a haunted-house aid station. Two out-and-back sections allow runners to see others approaching, a notable feature since costumes are integral to the race. The Devils Chase is a top costume run, drawing participants to Salem from outside Massachusetts for its blend of racing, local history, and a foggy, atmospheric finish.

Miles for Mary is a 5K run and walk at Devereux Beach in Marblehead, Massachusetts, supporting brain cancer research. This race is one of two annual events honoring Mary Park's memory, the other being a research seminar focused on advancements in brain cancer treatment. Mary Park died from glioblastoma. The race series directs all funds raised to brain cancer research, including work at Mass General Cancer Center. The seminar provides an educational component, with physicians like Elizabeth Gerstner and Michael W. Parsons presenting research updates, and the race offers a straightforward way for local participants to contribute to that cause.

The Pink Angels Lynn Woods 5K Trail Run is a 3.1-mile trail run and walk held in October within Lynn Woods, originating near Great Woods Road in Lynn, Massachusetts. The event separates participants by activity: runners start at 9:00 AM, followed by walkers at 9:15 AM. This is a community race supporting The Pink Angels, an organization that funds breast cancer research and outreach. The course covers 5K on Lynn Woods trails, making the natural setting as appealing as the distance itself. Since 2005, The Pink Angels have generated over $2 million for breast cancer initiatives, with the race highlighting this mission through themes of remembrance, current support, and future prevention. The event offers awards for the leading female and male runners, and all entrants receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win various prizes.

Sweater Weather 5K is a fall trail run at the Canmore Nordic Centre, with both 5K and 10K options. The race leans into the season: runners are encouraged to wear fall sweaters, and the date is set earlier than before to improve the odds of a snow-free course. It is still a young event, with its second edition on the calendar, but the previous race sold out quickly. The route runs on double-track dirt trails through pine forest, with enough elevation to make it more than a casual jog. The field is broad by design, from runners chasing a personal best to people happy to stroll the trails with friends. The mood is part race, part community hangout, with high-fives, group selfies, and occasional leaf fights fitting the theme. JK Bakery Cafe serves pie at the finish line, so the post-race snack is not an afterthought here.

The DAV 5K Boston begins and ends at DCR Fort Independence on Castle Island. The race uses South Boston as its base, with Boston Harbor nearby. Organized by the DAV Department of Massachusetts, this event takes place on Veterans Day Weekend and offers 5K and 1-mile options for running, walking, or rolling. Its purpose is to thank veterans and service members, and to raise awareness about the daily challenges faced by ill and injured veterans. Benefits are offered to veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and cadets during race weekend. Participants include those with military ties, their families, local runners, walkers, and supporters. The 5K course is noted as one of Boston's fastest and flattest, suitable for beginners and those aiming for a personal best. The route concludes outside Fort Independence, followed by a post-race gathering in South Boston. Fundraising is integral to the event; top teams and individual fundraisers are recognized and awarded at the closing ceremonies. The race committee collaborates with Massachusetts state agencies, DCR, State Police, Boston EMS, and the City of Boston for event execution. The community engages via social media, the #VetsRunBoston hashtag, and a DAV 5K Boston Strava group for New England runners.

The WHRHS Alumni 5K starts and finishes at the high school. It's a chance to catch up with friends and support the community.