Melrose Run for Women

Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Join the Saugus Family YMCA's Not a Walk in the Park 5K and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you through the beautiful scenery of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.

NEW this year! Our "Family Rate" allows 4 participants from the same family household to register together for just $100. This rate is for family members only-- perfect for parents, kids, and siblings ready to get active together!

Race Details:

Saturday, April 25th, 8:30am Race Start

Packet pick-up for Pre-Registered Runners: 7:00am

Race day registration: 7:00am

Where: Breakheart Reservation - 177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Packet Pick-up:

Friday, April 24th, 3:00pm-6:00pm

Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Race Features:

Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services

Post race refreshments

Awards to the top finishers in each age group

T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 4th

The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community. Participants in our four unique 5K races run or walk to support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund and raise money to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone. In 2025 the YMCA of Metro North provided more than $3 million in financial aid providing all children, adults and families with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body regardless of income.

Ever Fitness is holding its first 5K run!

This is an all-ages event and everyone is welcome.

Bring your significant other, kids, parents, friends, or even your pet (no snakes allowed, please!).

Please come by 10min early for a quick warmup session with the Personal Trainer Luis B.

Participants will gather outside the gym (by the steps)

This event is being organized by Luis B. Personal Trainer at Ever Fitness.

The Course

The 5K is a flat road race around scenic Lake Quannapowitt, beginning and ending at the same area on the lower common. The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, for children ages 10 and under, also takes place from the lower common. Although the 1-mile route is protected and lined with parents cheering on their children, parents do not run the 1-mile, so this race may not be appropriate for children under age 5.

Facilities

Port-a-potties will be available for the race.

Proceeds

The proceeds will benefit the Greenwood School PTO and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF), both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Greenwood School PTO funds innovative classroom supplies, books for the school library, STEAM enrichment resources, and cultural and school community events. WEF provides a bridge to allow funding for hands-on learning that is unobtainable within the current school system budget.

Schedule of Events

Check-in and Registration: 8:15 AM

Warm Up for kids: 8:30 AM

Children's 1-Mile Fun Run: 9 AM

5K Start: 9:30 AM

Awards: 10:30 AM

Directions & Parking

The race will begin at Wakefield's lower common on Lake Quannapowitt. The roadways that intersect at this point are Main Street and Church Street.

Current Greenwood Students

Current Greenwood School students should register through this webpage to run in the 1-Mile race and fundraise.

Sponsorship

If you would like to sponsor the Gator Gallop with $100 or more, please visit our Sponsorship page for further details.

Connolly's Kick in for Kids is a 5K road race and health walk to benefit James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn! The road race is professionally timed using chip timing. Fun for the whole family includes a post event party with a DJ, live band, food, cold refreshments, raffles and awards. 100% of race proceeds support health and wellness programs for kids and teens in Woburn and the surrounding communities. Join us!

Join us on Mother's Day 2026 for the MOM's Run, a Somerville tradition since 2003! This year the Pilotte family and the Somerville Road Runners are partnering again to bring the 5k run/walk to the community!

There is something for everyone for this great family event! 5km run, walk, and kids run! And don't forget about the best post race party around, with food and drink from a number of local restaurants and vendors!

Since 2003, the MOM's run has raised over $250,000, for the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, widely recognized as one of the largest and most successful programs of its kind. Not only does the event enforce the need for supporting cancer research, it brings family and friends together to promote awareness for the health and wellness benefits of walking and running.

We'll see on on Mother's Day, for the return of the MOM's run!

Race Day

• May 10th, 2026

Location

• Dilboy VFW, Davis Square, Somerville MA

Start Times

• Kids Run - 9:15 am

• Walk - 9:45 am

• Run - 10:00 am

Entry Fee

• $35 until May 9th

• $40 on race day (unless the race sells out, then there will not be any race day registrations)

• Kids race participants $5 - Kids race participants must be accompanied by an adult registration for either the run or walk

Course

• Visit the course map here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3189295339154235482

• 5km run and walk directions:

• Start at the Dilboy VFW and go southeast until hitting Willow Ave.

• Turn left on Willow Ave and continue until taking a right hand turn on Highland Ave. Runners will need to stay to the right hand side of the road along Highland Ave.

• Participants will take right turn onto Vinal Ave (right across the street from Somerville's public library)

• At the end of Vinal Ave, participants will then take right hand turn onto Summer Street. Runners and walkers will climb up and over the Summer Street hill, and will finish back at the Dilbow VFW.

• The Kids run will start just before Willow Ave and finish at the start/finish line of the 5km race.

Results and Photos

• Results will be posted here post race: https://www.srr.org/moms-run

Race Shirts

• The first 400 non-kids race registrants are guaranteed a dri-fit tank top (unclaimed shirts / size swaps may be available after the race).

Bib and Shirt Pick-Up

• Thursday, May 7th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Dilboy VFW, 351 Summer Street, Somerville MA

• Saturday, May 9h from 10am to 12pm, Dilboy VFW, 351 Summer Street, Somerville MA

• Race Day - 8am to 9:30am, Dilboy VFW

Bag Check

We will offer bag check at the Dilboy VFW. Runners will need to pick up and drop off their bags pre and post race.

Prizes

Cash prizes for OVERALL winners (M/F/NB)

• 1st - $100

• 2nd - $75

• 3rd - $50

Parking

Parking in Davis Square is limited. Arriving via public transit is recommended.

Post-Race Party

Immediately following the 5K.

Join us for a wide variety of post race food, snacks, and drinks from our sponsors! Details coming soon!

The Post-Race Event will take place at the George Dilboy VFW Post 529.

Special Accommodations

Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate in the MOM's Run. If you need special accommodations, please email the race directors at MOM'srun@srr.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Charity Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the MOM's benefit the Dana Farber Institute and SRR.

Over the past 20 years, the MOM's Run has raised over $250,000 for local charities — thanks for helping us give back to Somerville and surrounding communities!

2026 Sponsors TBD - Thanks to all the great companies and organizations that help make the MOM's Run Happen!