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Late April · Northeast · Loop

Great Woods Marathon & 5k

Mansfield, MA

Event: Great Woods Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
41°F(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Mansfield, MA, with very little meaningful elevation change.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
200 ft(estimated)
Total loss
200 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$95(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Late April
Next confirmed date
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Northeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Great Woods Marathon

Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Loop course
  • Flat course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
41°F(estimated)
By midday
52°F(estimated)
Dew point
34°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 41°F excellent marathon conditions.

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