Run for the Hills

Join us for a fun - and beautiful -  trail run on Sunday, October 25th, 2026.

The 5K race starts at 10:00AM at the Community Harvest Project Orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA.

A kids' 1-mile fun run will begin at 10:50 AM.  

The course is a challenging one; all off-road, it loops through the orchard and adjacent woods and fields. The fun run stays on trails inside the orchard.

Shirts to all registered by October 9th.

Early bird entry fees are $30.00 through September 30th/$15 for the Fun Run. Registration fees for the 5K increases to $35.00 on October 1st.

Once again this year, we are offering family rate registration. Early-bird reg $60 for family of 3-5, $75 after October 1st.

All proceeds to benefit Harvard Conservation Trust’s efforts to preserve the unique character and natural resources of rural Harvard.

When & Where:

October 25th, 2026 at the Community Harvest Project Barn, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA 01451

Discounts for youth, early birds, and Harvard Conservation Trust Members

Early bird technical tees!

Free digital race photos!

Male & Female Divisions:

Youth          15 – 19

Open               20 – 29

Sr. Open           30 – 39

Masters            40 – 49

Sr. Masters        50 – 59

Veterans            60 – 69

Sr. Veterans        70 and Over

Awards and Prizes:

First male and female finishers

Awards to Top 3 Finishers in each division

Refreshments: Great post-race refreshments.

Join fellow runners on October 25, 2026 for the Run for the Hills. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Harvard.