Run for the Hills
Run for the Hills is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Harvard, MA, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun - and beautiful - trail run on Sunday, October 25th, 2026.
The 5K race starts at 10:00AM at the Community Harvest Project Orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA.
A kids' 1-mile fun run will begin at 10:50 AM.
The course is a challenging one; all off-road, it loops through the orchard and adjacent woods and fields. The fun run stays on trails inside the orchard.
Shirts to all registered by October 9th.
Early bird entry fees are $30.00 through September 30th/$15 for the Fun Run. Registration fees for the 5K increases to $35.00 on October 1st.
Once again this year, we are offering family rate registration. Early-bird reg $60 for family of 3-5, $75 after October 1st.
All proceeds to 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 for youth, early birds, and Harvard Conservation Trust Members
Early bird technical tees!
Free digital race photos!
Male & Female 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:
First male and female finishers
Awards to Top 3 Finishers in each division
Refreshments: Great post-race refreshments.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fitchburg Muni Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harvard, MA
City Elevation
477 ft
Nearest Airport
BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field · 15 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Run for the Hills
Oct 25, 2026