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 options including a 30-hour ultramarathon, a 30-hour 7-person relay, a 30-mile haunted night race, a 15-mile race, and a 15-mile relay. 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. 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.
Trail runs nearby

The Flat Rock Trail Race, held in Dunstable, Massachusetts, features a challenging 5-mile loop with nearly 600 feet of elevation gain. The scenic course includes landmarks such as the Arched Bridge Conservation Area, an old railroad bed, a former granite quarry and farm, and climbs to the tops of Bl..

The GTA Challenge will take place in Greenfield on Saturday 16 August 2025.

The TARC Fall Classic will take place in Carlisle on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

The Veterans Count Nashua 5k Fun Run & Walk will take place in Nashua on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place in Hooksett, NH, featuring a 5K race for all runners and walkers, as well as a Kid's Fun Run for children aged 12 and under. The race begins at Heads Pond trail and follows a scenic route through wooded conservation areas,..

Run for Nature in Lowell, MA, is a community-focused running event held at Shedd Park, featuring a 10K trail run, a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run/Walk. The course winds through scenic trails in Shedd Park and Rogers Fort Hill Park, including a stretch along the Concord River Greenway, with..