Groton Town Forest Trail Races

Groton, United States • 5 Oct 2025

The Groton Town Forest Trail Races, held in Groton, Massachusetts, offer two challenging trail running distances: 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles. The courses wind through the scenic Groton Town Forest, featuring well-marked paths with no road crossings, combining narrow dirt roads and single-lane trails filled with roots, rocks, leaves, and varied elevation including some steep hills. The event is limited to 250 runners and includes self-serve water aid stations along the routes. Light refreshments and awards for top finishers and age group winners are provided. Proceeds support the Groton Trails Committee for trail maintenance and development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9.5 Race
3 mi
3.4 Race
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