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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
1 Parker Road, Shirley MA
5K · 10K
53–70°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
59–77°F
dry
2024
56–76°F
rain
2023
46–67°F
dry
2022
54–71°F
dry
2021
53–74°F
dry
2020
63–80°F
dry
2019
51–74°F
dry
2018
56–69°F
rain
2017
65–90°F
dry
2016
56–72°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
Scenic, challenging, and satisfying the Holdenwood Trail Run has been delighting walkers, joggers, and runners for over a decade. The course flows through mown grass fields, dirt trails, cool forests, cobblestone bridges, and rural roads.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-27
- Location: 1 Parker Road, Shirley, MA
- Distances: 2K, 5K, 10K
- Registration: Register here
Community Involvement
The Holden family and the Shirley community invite walkers and runners of all ages to join them on the trails for the 19th running of this early-fall charity run that benefits the Ayer-Shirley Education Foundation (ASEF).
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