2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA)
The New England Series offers a low-key, community-focused road race experience.
Race Date
Jun 10, 2026
Location
Holyoke, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Location
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 478
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The New England Series, part of the larger Mainly Marathons organization, provides a straightforward road race experience. Held in Northfield, MA, this event has been a fixture since 2015, with seven editions on record. While the field size has typically hovered around 77 finishers, the race draws participants from approximately 32 states, highlighting its appeal beyond the local community.
The course is a loop, predominantly flat with minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast option for runners. The atmosphere is described as low-key, emphasizing community and a relaxed race-day vibe. This event is part of a series that prides itself on a "Loony Community" and offers award-winning medals and post-race food, aiming to provide a satisfying experience for dedicated runners.
Race-provided description
World's Best Marathon & Half Series (5K's, 10K's, & 50's too)! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals Loony Community! We RUN this country, TOGETHER!Event details and scheduleThanks for running with Mainly Marathons! Take a look at our website for additional details about this series and our other series of races. Also, join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date with our loony adventures: Main Group and New England Series. If you're interested in some Mainly Merch, check out our online store HERE. We'll offer some items (hats, stickers, magnets, mugs, etc.) in-person at the races, the Mainly Merch store best option for a variety of fun designs and quality merchandise to showcase your loonacy! If you have any questions, email MB@MainlyMarathons.com
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Solid Pick427 years running
~77 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
4 photos
runners from 32 states
winner 1:50:11
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 478 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2022
Total finishers
478
Median time
3:11:57
Latest turnout
77
States
47
Turnout by year
2015–2022
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA)?
The 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA) is held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA) take place?
It takes place in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
What distances does the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA) course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA) is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 478 runners who have completed the 2026 New England Series - Day 3 (MA).
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