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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Pine Banks Park Sylvan St Entrance (80 Sylvan Street), Melrose MA
5K
39–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
44–61°F
rain
2024
43–61°F
dry
2023
34–49°F
dry
2022
40–53°F
dry
2021
36–59°F
dry
2020
49–67°F
dry
2019
27–41°F
dry
2018
40–53°F
dry
2017
36–44°F
dry
2016
35–60°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Nov 8
Cloudy · 52–63°F
Sunday, Nov 8starts near 52°F · 29% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Support the Melrose High School XC teams for a hilly 5K race on the team's home course. The race will be held Sunday, November 8, 2026. Race begins at 9 a.m. All proceeds directly benefit the Melrose XC teams.
Due to the hills and terrain, strollers are not recommended for this race.
Best parking location is in the lot off of Sylvan Street.
Interactive course map can be found here.
Awards will be given as follows (No Double Dipping!):
Overall - Top 3 Male, Top 3 Female, Top Non-binary
Age Groups - Top Male and Female runner in each age group (Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
Water and light snack refreshments will be provided after the race.
Bib Pick-Up:
Friday, November 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Marathon Sports in Melrose
Sunday, November 8th from 7:00am to 8:45am at Pine Banks (race starts at 9:00am!!)
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