Holdenwood Trail Run
2K/5K/10K - September 27, 2026 Cancelled
UPDATE 9/25/2026 - HTR Cancelled due to inclement weather
It is with great disappointment that we share that this year’s Holdenwood Trail Run is cancelled.
The safety and well-being of our community is our first priority; the anticipated high winds, rain and expected conditions raise safety concerns for our runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors, and we feel the risk is too great to move forward with the race.
Although we won’t be on the trails, we welcome our registered runners to stop by Shirley Center Town Hall this Sunday, September 27 from 9am-12noon to pick up their (really fantastic) race t-shirts. Even if you missed the t-shirt deadline, we ordered enough for all registered runners, so we have one waiting for you!
A future non-timed event on the Holdenwood property is in the works for this fall. Details and date will be released as soon as we’re able to provide them - stay tuned!
Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and understanding. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, our runners, volunteers and spectators. Thank you also for helping us help the Ayer Shirley Education Foundation, which ultimately gives back to our district.
Holdenwood Trail Run is a wonderful celebration of our community, our schools, and our health, and we hope to see you out on the trails soon.
With sincere appreciation,
The Holdenwood Trail Run Team
Scenic, challenging, and satisfying the Holdenwood Trail Run has been delighting walkers, joggers and runners for over a decade. The course flows through mown grass fields, dirt trails, cool forests, cobblestone bridges and rural roads.
The Holden family and the Shirley community invite walkers and runners of all ages to join them on the trails for the 19th running of this early-fall charity run that benefits the Ayer-Shirley Education Foundation (ASEF).
