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North Shore MA Guide to Local Walks, Races,& 5Ks

April 8, 2022

Looking to get in shape or improve your fitness? Signing up for an upcoming race can be the perfect way to stay motivated and on track with your goals. Whether you’re a novice planning to complete your first 5k or an elite athlete looking for your next challenge, we’ve got some great LOCAL options for you to help you achieve your goals. As always, check the event organizer’s website or give them a call to verify details.

Do you know of any walks, runs, races, etc. that are not shown here, please feel free to email the details to cheryllachendro@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to the guide.



IPA 5K Spring
Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 8:00 AM

RiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker St
Newburyport, MA US 01950
Register at Register HERE
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Danvers 5K Fun Run
Every Wednesday Evening
 Every Wednesday, promptly at 7’ish (rain or shine)

Register at: Just show up
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The Tortoise and The Hare 10K,5K, 1 Mile Color Run
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Hilton Senior Center 

43 Lafayette Road

Salisbury, MA 01952
Register at Register HERE
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Mother's Day 5K
Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM

51 North St.
Georgetown, MA US 01833
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Stride Along the Tide 5K
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Nahant Life Saving Station
96 Nahant Rd
Nahant, MA US 01908
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Lungstrong 5K
Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Nahant Life Saving Station
96 Nahant Rd
Nahant, MA US 01908
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Amesbury Days 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Amesbury Riverwalk, 

 21 Water St, Amesbury MA

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Beverly Homecoming 5K Road Race
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Lynch Park

Beverly, MA

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Danvers 7 Miler
Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Tapley Park

139 Pine St,

Danvers, MA 01923

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Newburyport Spring Half Marathon
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Cashman Park

Sally Snyder Way,

Newburyport, MA 01950

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Ipswich Ale Half Marathon
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Start/Finish at Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

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Twin Lights Half Marathon
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Good Harbor Beach
100 Thatcher Road
Gloucester, MA US 01930

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Twin Lobster Half Marathon & 1 Mile Race
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Gloucester High School
32 Leslie O Johnson Road
Gloucester, MA US 01930

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Motif #1 Day 5K
Saturday,May 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM

4 High Street
Rockport, MA US 01966

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Jamaco River Run
Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Waterhouse Field
74 East Main Street
Merrimac, MA US 01860

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St. Peter's Fiesta 5K
Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:30PM

Stage Fort Park 

Hough Avenue 

Gloucester, MA, USA

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Town and Country Half Marathon
Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 8:00 AM

RiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker St
Newburyport, MA US 01950

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IPA 5K- Summer

Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM

RiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker St
Newburyport, MA US 01950

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Triple Threat Half Marathon/ 1Mile/ 5K
Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 8:00 AM

24 Jerdens Lane
Rockport, MA US 01966

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