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Race for the Refuge
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Sudbury, MA
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 158 races on the Massachusetts calendar that September. The 30K is rare in Massachusetts: only one race on the calendar offers it. At $40, entry sits above the $35 median for a Massachusetts 10K.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in September typically sees lows near 55°F and highs around 68°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Sudbury-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2025
Real chip times from the 2025 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2025 10K Trail Race · 121 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 37:17 | 6:01 /mi |
| Top 25% | 55:22 | 8:56 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:02:22 | 10:04 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:12:44 | 11:44 /mi |
| Final finisher | 1:37:51 | 15:47 /mi |
| 2025 30K Trail race · 21 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:18:35 | 22:21 /mi |
| Top 25% | 2:35:42 | 25:07 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:49:01 | 27:16 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 3:19:55 | 32:15 /mi |
| Final finisher | 4:30:15 | 43:35 /mi |
Official 2025 results via RunSignUp, 142 finishers across 2 events.
Common questions
When is Race for the Refuge?
Race for the Refuge is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Where is Race for the Refuge held?
Race for the Refuge is held in Sudbury, Massachusetts. It is about 6 miles from Framingham Center and 19 miles from Boston.
What distances does Race for the Refuge offer?
The listed distances are 10K, 30K.
How much does Race for the Refuge cost?
Entry is listed from $40. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Race for the Refuge?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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- Oct 3, 2026Wayside 5kSudbury · 5K
See every race on the Massachusetts calendar, Massachusetts 10Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Race for the Refuge →on RunSignUp · entry from $40
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