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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA
5K · 1 Mile
44–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
39–56°F
dry
2024
41–60°F
dry
2023
48–73°F
dry
2022
55–67°F
dry
2021
46–53°F
rain
2020
39–51°F
dry
2019
47–62°F
dry
2018
34–45°F
dry
2017
59–66°F
rain
2016
38–45°F
dry
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About this race
Join Us for the Run for the Hills
Join us for a fun - and beautiful - trail run on Sunday, October 25th, 2026.
Race Details
- 5K Start Time: 10:00 AM at the Community Harvest Project Orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA.
- Kids' Fun Run: 1-mile fun run will begin at 10:50 AM.
- Course: A challenging course looping through the orchard and adjacent woods and fields: the fun run stays on trails inside the orchard.
- Shirts: Available for all registered by October 9th.
Registration Information
- Entry Fees: Early bird fees are $30.00 through September 30th: $15 for the Fun Run.
- Price Increase: Fees increase to $35.00 for the 5K on October 1st.
- Family Rate: Early-bird registration is $60 for a family of 3-5, $75 after October 1st.
- Proceeds: All proceeds will benefit Harvard Conservation Trust’s efforts to preserve the unique character and natural resources of rural Harvard.
When & Where
October 25th, 2026 at the Community Harvest Project Barn, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA 01451.
- Discounts: Available for youth, early birds, and Harvard Conservation Trust Members.
- Tees: Early bird technical tees provided!
- Photos: Free digital race photos!
Divisions
- Youth: 15 – 19
- Open: 20 – 29
- Sr. Open: 30 – 39
- Masters: 40 – 49
- Sr. Masters: 50 – 59
- Veterans: 60 – 69
- Sr. Veterans: 70 and Over
Awards and Prizes
- Finishers: First male and female finishers.
- Top 3 Finishers: Awards in each division.
- Refreshments: Great post-race refreshments provided.
For more information and to register, visit Run for the Hills.
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