What we’re about
For over 10 years, the Waltham Trail Runners have been running the roads and trails of Waltham and surrounding communities. Whether you're a casual runner, a competitive racer or just starting out, our runs have something for everyone. We're a great group of people that like to get some miles in and have fun while doing it!
We're fortunate to have great running routes in Waltham, including paths and trails along the Charles River, Prospect Hill Park and the Western Greenway, and nice neighborhood routes in and around the area.
Runs are scheduled nearly every day and most runs allow for a wide range of paces and ability!
Current Schedule:
Monday - 7:00p - Mighty Monday @ Mighty Squirrel Brewing - 4 Mile Loop
Tuesday - 6:30p - Tuesday Night Run @ Joco's (Moody St.) - 3-5 Mile Options - Out & Back
Thursday - 7:00p - Thursday Run for Thirsty Runners @ Shoppers (Moody St.) - 4 Mile (Route Varies)
Saturday - 10:00a - Saturday AM Coffee Run - Waltham Common - 2-6 Mile Options - Out & Back (Great for Beginners!)
Sunday - 9:00a - Lincoln Trail Run - Donelan's (Lincoln) - 3-5 Miles - Trail
Returning Soon! - Prospect Hill Run (PBR), Track Workouts, Hills and More!
Have questions? Just drop us a line, or join us for a run!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mighty MondayMighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Waltham, MA
Case of the Mondays? This “Goldilocks” run, which starts and finishes at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co, will cure it!
The regular route is a 4-mile road loop (Strava segment "Happy Ben") that’s not too easy, not too hard, but just right:
Mile 1: 125’ climb up Trap-elo
Mile 2: Rolling recovery mile
Mile 3: Nice and easy descent or leg it out, the beer is near
Mile 4: Flat with a final kick up Mighty Squirrel MountainSometimes we do the reverse. Strava segment "Happy Manny".
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If you see PLUS in the title & are an experienced trail runner, then grab your trail shoes & join us for 4ish mi of rocks, roots, mud, & hills in Beaver Brook / Rock Meadow / Lone Tree Convservation. (Think Prospect Hill 4 Miler with 1/2 the elevation.) The PLUS group leaves @6:00-6:10 & runs ~9 min/mi trail pace to be back around 6:50.Run the trails for an extra challenge, run the road course for the regular challenge, or be extra mighty & grind 8+ mi & 500'+ of vert.
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If you see Mightier in the title, an optional 0.5 - 1 mi / 100' hill will be available to extend the regular run. Mightier hills:🦉 Owl Hill (Happy Manny, Happy Ben)
🦫 Beaver Hill
🐟 Mackerel Hill
🐦 Pigeon Hill (Doty, Harrington, Pigeon)
🦅 "Falcon" Hill (Counterclockwise, Clockwise)
🌲 Cedar Hill
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- We consider this an intermediate-level route for runners. (And the PLUS an intermediate-level route for trail runners.)
- Sweeper Policy: No sweeper. (See the first bullet.)
- If you're not feeling Mighty, there's a shorter 2.5 mi route you can run.
- The avg. pace of the group is between 8-9 min/mi. Some run faster (6-7 min/mi), some run a little slower (9-10 min/mi).
- If it's your first Mighty Monday, introduce yourself & let us know what pace you run so you can buddy-up or find the person you'll be chasing down.
- Here's what's brewing.
- Here's what's cooking.
- Est. Nov 4, 2019
