Melrose Run For Women

MAY
10
2026
An annual Mother's Day tradition, this run/walk features a 3.5-mile course through Swains Pond. All proceeds support the Melrose Alliance Against Violence. A kids' race precedes the main event.
Sun 10 May 2026
4 miles

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Event Overview

The Melrose Run for Women is held annually on Mother's Day. The event takes place in Melrose, Massachusetts, at Pine Banks Park.

Race Distances

  • 3.5 Mile Run/Walk
  • Kids' Race for 10 and under

Event Details

The main event is a 3.5-mile run or walk. The course winds through the Swains Pond area of Melrose. A series of races for children aged 10 and under precedes the main run.

All net proceeds from the event benefit the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV). The funds support MAAV's community awareness programs, youth education, and services for victims of domestic violence in Melrose schools. The event is hosted by the Melrose Running Club.

Official race shirts are available for the first 400 registrants of the 3.5-mile race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 mi
3.5 Mile Run/walk
Kids' Race for 10 and Under