Great Woods Marathon
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Great Woods Marathon & 5k
The Great Woods Marathon & 5k takes place on 04/24/2027 in Mansfield, MA at the Xfinity Center parking lot on 885 S Main St. The event offers a full marathon and a 5k run on a measured loop course.
The marathon is run on a flat two mile loop. Runners start 0.2 miles ahead of the finish line and complete 13 laps to cover the marathon distance. The course is described as fully closed, wide, and designed to keep runners near spectators and support facilities.
Course features include timing locations at each mile marker to support post race reporting, water stations every two miles, and bathrooms available along the loop. Personal hydration tables are permitted. The event notes on site parking and accessible restrooms in the Xfinity Center lot where friends and family can observe runners on course. A six hour time window is provided for marathon participants.
Distances
- Marathon: 26.2 Miles, 13 laps of the two mile loop
- 5k: 5K distance offered as a course preview
Registration for the marathon opens 04/26/2026 and closes 11/30/2026; listed fee is $95. Registration for the 5k opens 05/14/2026 and closes 04/24/2027; listed fee is $35. The event includes music with a playlist of 1980s and 1990s songs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
