Ghost Train Trail Races

Ghost Train Trail Races

Ghost Train Trail Races take place October 17 and 18, 2026 in Brookline and Milford, New Hampshire. The event began in 2009 and is held annually as a fundraiser for the Brookline and Milford Conservation Commissions. All proceeds support trail maintenance and improvements; the event has raised over $350,000 for trail work since 2009.

Race options for 2026 include:

• 30-Hour Ultramarathon with distances in multiples of 15 miles up to 100 miles or more
• 30-Hour Relay for teams of two to seven runners
• Haunted Night 30-Mile race
• 15-Mile Race
• 15-Mile Relay with 7.5 miles per runner

The course follows the Granite Town Rail Trail, a former railroad corridor used historically to ship granite and harvested ice. Rails were removed during World War II and some railroad ties remain visible on the trail. The route is mostly straight, flat, and well groomed with a single hill. Approximately one mile of each 15-mile out-and-back segment is paved and the route will be marked.

Additional notes: there is no race day registration for these events, entries are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and certain races are expected to reach capacity quickly. Pets are not allowed at Camp Tevya base camp, aid stations, or on the course; licensed service dogs are permitted per law. Open flames and personal fire pits are not allowed along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.