
Hawk Trot is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Melrose, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
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!!)
Population
29,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
56 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Hawk Trot
Nov 8, 2026