Great Woods Marathon
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Event overview
The Great Woods Marathon takes place in Mansfield, MA on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event includes a full marathon and a separate Two Mile Test Run. Marathon entry pricing is $85 through 11/30/25 and increases on 12/01/25. The Two Mile Test Run fee is $30. Refunds, credits, or deferrals are not allowed.
Distances
- Marathon: 13 laps of a flat 2-mile loop; official start is 0.2 mile ahead of the finish
- Two Mile Test Run: one 2-mile loop
Course and logistics
The course is a flat, wide, fully closed 2-mile loop with mile checkpoints for split reporting. There is at least one water stop with Gatorade, numbered personal hydration tables, and porta potties at the start/finish. Water, fruit, and granola are available in the registration area after the race. The event uses Mylaps timing and is held rain or shine. On-site parking is adjacent to the course.
Awards, swag, and packet pickup
Gift cards are awarded to the top three male and female overall marathon finishers and to top finishers in age groups (1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). The Two Mile awards the top male and female. The first 400 marathon entries receive a sport hoody; all Two Mile participants receive a cap, and finishers receive a medal. Packet pickup is available at Marathon Sports Mansfield the day before the race and on-site race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.