7/14/2019 - Ride for Liv/Run for Liv
2019-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Byam School, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Live for Liv is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization honoring Olivia Marchand, just 17 years old who lost her life tragically to an incidence of domestic violence in 2010.
The Ride for Liv/Run for Liv celebrates Olivia’s life and raises awareness of domestic violence in our communities.
The event is held at the 4H Fairground in Westford and has bike routes for 50, 23 and 6 mile rides along the scenic back roads of Westford, Chelmsford, Concord, Carlisle, Groton and Acton, and a 5K run along a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. There is truly something for everyone at this event!
All proceeds from the event will be donated to organizations that help support the victims of domestic violence, and to continue the work of the Live for Liv Foundation and are tax deductible. In 2017 proceeds were donated to Alternative House, The Mahoney Foundation, and the Westford Coalition for Nonviolence, and the Westford Police Department.
A delicious FREE catered barbeque and family-friendly events are planned for after the ride to have fun and celebrate healthy relationships. There will be ice cream, games, face painting, arts and crafts, massages, essential oils, raffle items, and merchandise.

8/24/2019 - PCEA NEEMA Wellness Walk and Run
2019-08-24 09:00 - 14:00 | 900 Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA, 900 Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Walk,Run,Bike on August 24, 2019 (Rain date: September 14, 2019)

10/26/2019 - Sankara Healthcare Foundation, Inc. - 5K
2019-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail – North Acton Parking Lot, Rt. 27, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
5K Walk/Run – Starting point, North Acton Parking Area, turnaround is at NARA Park

June 20, 2020 - POSTPONED - Chelmsford-Westford PMC Kids Ride
2020-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Byam Elementary School, 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
POSTPONED: We will update when we get more information.
The PMC Kids Rides Program offers children, parents, and neighbors an opportunity to work together to create individual bike-a-thons in neighborhoods, at schools, or in business complexes. Rides enable children between the ages of 2 and 15 to ride their bikes and solicit sponsors to donate money to cancer research. 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

6/21/2020 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride - Postponed indefinitely
2020-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Our Summer Solstice Bike Ride on Sunday, June 21, 2020 is postponed indefinitely. We will post updates here if the ride is rescheduled.

June 21, 2021 - Summer Solstice Ride
2021-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Summer Solstice Bike Ride. We will convene at 6pm at Pedal Power in Acton on June 21st, the summer solstice. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail goes through the communities of Acton, Carlisle, Westford, Chelmsford, and Lowell. There is no required route. Participants can choose how far to ride or walk. Stay for the post ride party with pizza. Rain date: Monday, June 28th.
Summer Solstice Ride 2019

May 22, 2022 - Running Into Summer 5K Road Race
2022-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Gould’s Plaza, 260 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
About This Event
The first Running Into Summer 5K, held in partnership with Rapscallion Table & Tap, is organized by the same group who has organized the popular Running Out Of Summer 5K for the past 5 years and benefits AccesSportAmerica. Join us for a scenic and fast course along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, followed by food, drinks, and fun at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Join us for just this race or sign up for both Running Into Summer and Running Out Of Summer events for a $10 discount AND bonus commemorative combo medal!
All entrants will receive a custom gender-specific super soft shirt, bottle opener finisher medal, and drink token for a beer at any Rapscallion Brewery location at any time! In addition, there will be awards for overall and age group winners.
Event Highlights
This event offers more than a t-shirt and cool medal. Come check it out to enjoy a fun-filled day:
—Use your free drink token (comes with registration) at early packet pick up on Friday night, or save your token for race day or any time thereafter!
—Enter raffles to win great prize packs while helping to raise more money for AccesSportAmerica.
—Listen to live music and refuel post race with amazing food from Rapscallion Table & Tap.
Run Both Running Into and Running Out Of Summer Races
Run both the Running Into Summer 5k in May and the Running Out Of Summer 5K in August and earn a commemorative series medal! Sign up for the bundle on this registration page and automatically be registered for both events — and save $10! Both events have a fun and festive atmosphere and are a great way to bookend summer in New England!

June 21, 2022 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2022-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Summer Solstice Bike Ride, June 21

6:00 p.m., Pedal Power, Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton
Parking available across the street
Bike or walk on the BFRT
Stay for Pizza afterwards
Contact: tmichelman@gmail.com

Chapel Challenge Duathlon
2022-10-15 13:00 - 17:30 | NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This event is commemorating the 100th year anniversary of Concord Academy. Students, Alumni and faculty will be creating several teams that will run and bike their way from the original (approximate) location of the campus chapel in Barnstead NH to its current location on school property. Start point: Chelmsford Municipal Parking lot. End point: NARA Park

Norwegian Foot March for Food Drive
2023-04-29 07:00 - 13:00 | Starting Point in Chelmsford, 44 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Fund raising walk on the trail on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:00 am.

West Concord Mural Unveiling
2023-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Nashoba Brook Bridge, West Concord, 40 Beharrell Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On May 20th, 2023 at 3:00pm, the Mural will be presented to the public.
Come to the unveiling of the new 24-foot mural showing a map of the BFRT on May 20 at 3 p.m. at 40 Beharrell Street in West Concord (adjacent to the trail near the Nashoba Brook bridge crossing). The map, coordinated by Art for All, depicts features of each of the towns along the trail.
Come for the ceremony; stay for the cake!

Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a bike ride or walk on the BFRT
Tuesday, June 20 (Rain date: June 22), 6:00 p.m.
If the Pedal Power parking lot is full, parking available across Great Road
Stay for pizza afterwards
Contact: tmichelman@gmail.com

Phase 2B (Route 2 Bridge) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2023-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord CommonwealthAve, Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
From the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation
ACTON/CONCORD – BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL (PHASE 2B) RIBBON CUTTING EVENT
When: Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Parking Lot
Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA (Near MCI-Concord)
On Tuesday, October 31st, at 10:00 a.m., MassDOT Acting Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt and Congresswoman Lori Trahan will join elected officials and municipal leaders from the Towns of Concord and Acton for a ceremonial ribbon cutting event for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Phase 2B) construction project. This rail to trail project begins at the intersection of Weatherbee Street and Great Road in Acton and continues across Route 2 to Commonwealth Avenue in Concord. This portion of the trail connects the Bruce Freeman trail across Route 2 between Concord and Acton. The total approximate project length is 5500 feet, 1.04 miles.
The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will provide refreshments after the ceremony.

2024 Summer Solstice Ride
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come walk or ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Additional parking available across Great Road at Patriot Square, 179 Great Road
Join the Friends for post walk/ride pizza.
Contact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com

Summer Solstice Ride 2019

Park Run 5K
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Heart Pond, 371 Acton Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Starting point for this run is the Town Land at Heart Pond. The event will run weekly as a group community 5km fun run for families, starting at 9am every Saturday. We will seek to run through the winter with the option to cancel if the weather is bad certain weeks. There will be no race like features, arches, timing, finish tap. People will be asked to bring reusable drink cups. A water station will be provided.

Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Friday, June 20, 2025 6 p.m. (Rain date, June 21)
Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton
Parking available at Pedal Power and across Great Road
Come walk or ride on the BFRT
Join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza
Contact Barbara Pike: bbpike@AOL.com

October 29, 2025 - "Trek and Treat" Halloween Bike Ride
2025-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat” Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).
Prizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share.
The West Concord Bike Share is at the entrance to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near the bridge over the Nashoba Brook adjacent to Brookside Square at 70 Beharrell Street.

Friday, June 19, 2026 - Summer Solstice Ride
2026-06-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Friday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. (Rain date, June 20)
Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton
Parking available at 179 Great Road
Join us for a walk or ride on the BFRT Then join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza
Contact Tom Michelman: tmichelman@gmail.com
