Tarckey Trot 6 Hour - Winchester, MA
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About the race
The TARCkey Trot is a six hour timed trail race held on a 5K loop at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester, Massachusetts. The loop features rocky sections and rollers that require attention, and goats are present near the course. The race uses visible flagging and signs at major intersections; participants are encouraged to review the course map and download the GPX file for their GPS devices.
If a runner goes off course they must backtrack to the marked route and GPS files may be reviewed; failing to follow the marked course can affect official finish times. This is a cupless event with a single aid station inside the barn at the start/finish of every loop. The aid station typically offers electrolyte mix, soda, water, ice, banana slices, oranges, assorted dried fruit, cookies, candy, chips, peanut butter sandwiches, and pickles. Participants should bring their own hydration system for refills.
The event follows Leave No Trace principles and includes a land acknowledgement for the Pawtucket people. Online registration closes about one week before the event and entries sell out. The base cost is $35 with a $10 youth discount for participants 19 and under through the USATF MUT Youth Initiative program. The event maintains a no refund policy and does not allow transfers or deferrals except in emergencies.
Adaptive athletes are welcome with accommodations noted by the race director. Volunteer roles are available and the organizing club is a volunteer-led nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
