Ghost Train Trail Races

Brookline, United States • 18-19 Oct 2025

The Ghost Train Trail Races, held in Brookline, New Hampshire, is the state's original 30-hour ultramarathon event along the historic Granite Town Rail Trail. Participants can choose from multiple race distances including 7.5 miles, 15 miles, 30 miles, or a 30-hour ultramarathon and relay options. The course follows a mostly flat, well-groomed trail with one hill, featuring remnants of old railroad ties from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The event takes place in mid-October, showcasing vibrant New England foliage. All proceeds support local conservation commissions to maintain and improve the trails, making it a community-focused and scenic endurance race with a unique haunted theme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 hr
30-Hour Ultramarathon
30 hr
30-Hour 7 Person Relay Race
30 mi
Haunted Night 30-Mile Race
15 mi
15-Mile Race
15 mi
15-Mile Relay Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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