Great Woods Marathon
About this race
Welcome to the Great Woods Marathon & 2-Mile Test Run!
Ready to chase your next PR in a fun, fast, and super supportive setting? Welcome to the Great Woods Marathon, an all-new race experience built for speed, safety, and serious good vibes — all happening at the iconic Great Woods in Mansfield, MA (now known as the Xfinity Center)!
The Course:
A flat, fast 2-mile loop, designed for runners who want to stay close to friends, family, bathrooms, and cheers! Start just 0.2 miles ahead of the finish line and complete 13 easy-to-track laps — every mile is marked, every step is supported, and you’re never far from water, music, or motivation.
Course Video
https://youtu.be/56cWVpjOo7A?si=meS-7Dr9HglXv24P
Just a view from the bike. There are traffic controls on the course for other events at the venue that will not be there the day of the race. 12 minutes, making sure people see all the details. Trust me, the video does not do the comfort of the course justice!
Perks Include:
- Checkpoints for accurate mile splits
- Water stops every 2 miles
- Personal hydration tables
- Tons of on-site parking
- Clean and accessible restrooms
- Flat, wide, and fully closed course — safety and convenience at every turn!
Bonus Vibes:
We’re turning back the clock with a playlist full of 80s and 90s hits to keep your feet flying and your spirits high!
Want to Try it Out First?
Not ready for the full marathon? No problem! Join our 2-mile test run at 12:30 PM and get a feel for the loop. It’s the perfect preview for next year — or just a great excuse to be part of the party!
6-Hour Time Window
We’ll keep the good vibes going for at least 6 hours. If you’re still out there, you won’t be alone — you’ll just be sharing the course with some enthusiastic 2-milers!
Whether you're chasing a PR, crushing your first marathon, or just in it for the music and memories, the Great Woods Marathon is where your next big moment begins. Don’t miss it!
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Running
Great Woods Marathon
Safe, flat, spectator friendly course designed for people to chase a time in a closed environment. Race is a 2 mile loop so their are bathrooms and water every two miles. There are timing locations at each mile marker for full post race reporting. Using the amazing lot at the Xfinity center friends and family can keep an eye on your wherever you are on the course.
Two Mile Test Run
Want to test run the course for next year? Come run our two mile. One lap of the course. Great way to get a feel for the run to plan your next attempt at a full marathon!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mansfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 7:35 PM local time (EDT) in Mansfield on April 24, 2027 — 13h 45m of daylight.
Course
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- Mansfield Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Mansfield events
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