Road, and trail, races are a great way to get outside and moving as a family and there is no shortage of great ones on the South Shore this fall. Here's our round up of nine you don't want to miss! Know of one we are missing? Submit it here - ssboston.macaronikid.com/calendar/submit-event/
Annual Discover the Woods 5K Run & Fun Run/Walk
Saint Bridget School Freaky Family 5K Fun Run and WalkAnnual Discover the Woods 5K Run & Fun Run/Walk
If you like getting off the beaten path you don't want to miss Holly Hill Farm's upcoming Discover the Woods 5K Run and Fun Run/Walk. The 5K is a woodland trail run along the paths surrounding fields of organic vegetables, flowers and herbs. The 1 mile fun run/walk travels along salt marsh meadows and shady trails. While you are there you can visit their resident farm animals and enjoy post-race refreshments. Not a runner? Discover their 130 acres of woods and explore historic walking trails with many natural features. This race benefits the Frank H. White Scholarship Fund that makes visits to Holly Hill Farm possible for schools field trips and summer campers.
Where: Holly Hill Farm, 236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, MA 02025
When: Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(5K race starts at 10AM; 1 mile fun run/walk starts at 11AM)
(5K race starts at 10AM; 1 mile fun run/walk starts at 11AM)
How: Sign up online at www.hollyhillfarm.org
St Paul Fall 5K and Fun Run
Join St Paul School for their annual 5K and kids fun run! Walkers and strollers welcome.
St Paul Fall 5K and Fun Run
Join St Paul School for their annual 5K and kids fun run! Walkers and strollers welcome.
Where: St Paul School, 18 Fearing Road, Hingham
When: Monday, October 10th from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Saint Bridget School for a 5K or 1.5 mile walk and after party! Costumes are encouraged for everyone and the party after will have a haunted house, music,food, a bouncy house, face painting and more! This race benefits Saint Bridget School PTO and Deb Cotter in her fight against cancer.
Where: St Bridget School, 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA
When: Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Kids race at 8:45AM, 5K at 9AM)
(Kids race at 8:45AM, 5K at 9AM)
How: Sign up online at www.facebook.com/sbsptofreaky5k
Harvest Run 5K and 5.5 Miler
Join South Shore Charter Educational Foundation Inc. for their annual road race through the paved paths of Wompatuck State Park. This year they are adding a 5.5 mile option to the race.
Norwell Police 5K and Touch-a-TruckHarvest Run 5K and 5.5 Miler
Join South Shore Charter Educational Foundation Inc. for their annual road race through the paved paths of Wompatuck State Park. This year they are adding a 5.5 mile option to the race.
Where: Wompatuck State Park, 204 Union Street, Hingham, MA
When: Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
How: Sign up online at www.racewire.com
Join the Norwell Police for a 5K run/walk followed by a fun run and Touch-A-Truck event including K-9 Demonstration and Fingerprinting. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The Touch-a-Truck begins at 10:30AM and is open to everyone at no cost.
Where: Norwell High School, 18 South Street, Norwell, MA
When: Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
How: Sign up online at www.southshoreracemgmt.com
Pembroke Bootacular 5K
Head to Pembroke for the 5th Annual Bootacular 5K! Costumes are highly encouraged, strollers are welcome. This race benefits the Pembroke Education Foundation.
Daniel Webster School Great Pumpkin Run
Saint Francis School Fall Back 5K
Pembroke Bootacular 5K
Head to Pembroke for the 5th Annual Bootacular 5K! Costumes are highly encouraged, strollers are welcome. This race benefits the Pembroke Education Foundation.
Where: Hobomock Elementary School, 81 Learning Lane, Pembroke, MA
When: Sunday, October 23rd from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
How: Sign up online at www.southshoreracemgmt.com
Marshfield Monster Dash 5K Run and WalkHead to Marshfield for their annual monster dash road race along the ocean and marshes of Green Harbor and Brant Rock. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Where: The Jetty, 239 Dyke Road, Marshfield, MA
When: Sunday, October 30th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Kids race at 10:45AM)
(Kids race at 10:45AM)
How: Sign up online at www.racewire.com
Join the Daniel Webster Elementary School community for a 5K run and walk. This race benefits the Daniel Webster Elementary School PTO.
Where: Daniel Webster Elementary School, 1456 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
When: Sunday, October 30th from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
How: Sign up online at www.racewire.com
Join Saint Francis School Parent Association for their annual 5K walk and run, kids race and fun run! The run will be held in Wompatuck State Park on paved roads, and there will be a bouncy house, DJ, lawn games, face painting and more after the race.
Where: Wompatuck State Park, 204 Union Street, Hingham, MA
When: Sunday, November 13th from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
How: Sign up online at www.sfx5k.com
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