Run for Nature

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From Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust

  • Date Sun 27th September 2026
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Lowell, Middlesex
  • Price $7.50 - $40.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

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Run for Nature

Sun 27th September 2026

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Run for Nature on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the heart of Lowell, Middlesex! Organized by the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, this vibrant event invites participants of all ages to hit the trails and roads for an inspiring day of outdoor fun. Choose from a range of race distances, including a scenic 5k, a challenging 10k, or let the kids join in on the excitement with a one-mile fun run.

The beautiful course weaves through Shedd and Rogers Fort Hill Parks, offering breathtaking views along the way, including a stunning stretch along the Concord River Greenway. Not only is this event about running, but it also celebrates our commitment to conservation with engaging exhibits, children’s activities, and delicious refreshments. Come out to support access to nature for everyone while enjoying a fantastic day with family, friends, and fellow nature lovers at Run for Nature!

Run for Nature

Sun 27th September 2026

An older woman with long gray hair is running outdoors. She is wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and camouflage-patterned leggings, with a race number 5 on her waist. The background is grassy and blurred. She appears to be smiling. Illustration for "Run for Nature" by Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust. Features diverse people engaging in activities like cycling, running, and birdwatching in natural settings, promoting conservation and community. Includes the organization's logo. A group of six young adults in yellow shirts stand smiling next to a sign saying "Welcome to Coyego River Greenway Park. Please carry out what you carry in." They are outdoors with trees, power lines, and a trail in the background. A group of small turtles with dark shells and yellow markings are clustered together on a textured rock in a tank. Some turtles have colored dots on their shells. The water in the tank is visible around the rock. A group of eight people standing in a shallow pond surrounded by greenery, holding nets and wearing waders and life jackets. They are smiling and appear to be engaged in an outdoor water activity or research. Three children in a grassy field examine flowers with magnifying glasses. One child leans in closely while the others look on, holding the lenses. They are surrounded by green grass and small white flowers. A stone bench in a park surrounded by mulch and small plants. Two blooming trees with pink flowers are nearby, and a black footbridge is in the background. The sky is clear and blue, with some buildings and trees in the distance. A small park sign reads "Jollene Dubner Park," surrounded by a flower bed filled with colorful tulips and daffodils. The area is bordered by a paved path, with trees and grass visible in the background. A paved pathway runs alongside a calm river, partially bordered by a railing on the right. A stone bridge spans the river in the background, surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Organiser's Description

Run for Nature is trail/road run (5k, 10k, Kids one-mile fun run) to support access to nature for all and Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust's Conservation and Education programs.

The beautiful course passes through Shedd and Rogers Fort Hill Parks, as well as a segment along the scenic Concord River Greenway. The course runs along some sidewalks and roads connecting the trails.

Run for Nature is a community celebration of conservation including exhibits, children's activities, and refreshments

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Course Details

The course is a mix of double and single track trails through Shedd Park and Rogers Fort Hill Park, as well as a segment along the scenic paved Concord River Greenway. The course runs along some sidewalks and roads connecting the trails, and will be marked with flags and signs and staffed at road crossings and major turns. 10K runners will complete the loop twice. The Kids 1-mile Fun Run will be a marked loop with adults at each turn to ensure no one gets off course. There will be finishing prizes for all participants. Please note the Kids Fun Run will not be timed.

Run for Nature course map
Run for Nature course map

What's Included

All runners will receive a custom medal. Water and light refreshments provided. Prizes for 5k and 10k winners.

How to Get There

The start/finish will be at Shedd Park Pavilion, 453 Rogers St., Lowell.

Parking

There is a parking lot at 453 Rogers St., and additional parking can be found along Knapp Ave., and at two additional parking lots accessed from Park Ave. East

Location

Shedd Park Pavilion, 453 Rogers St, Lowell, MA 01852

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