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Groton Town Forest Trail Races

Name: Groton Town Forest Trail Races
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Groton

Groton, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Groton Town Forest Trail Races

The Groton Town Forest Trail Races take place in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026. The event is organized by Squannacook River Runners and the Groton Trails Committee and is held at 163 West Main Street, Groton, MA 01450. The format is trail running with two distinct race distances and no prizes listed.

The event has limits on entries and specific registration deadlines. Total registration is capped at 250 participants, with a field limit of 125 entries shown for each race. Entry fees vary by registration date, with amounts shown in the registration information ranging between $20 and $30; a discounted fee deadline is listed as August 1, 2026 at 12:00 NOON ET. Online registration closes October 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The event materials identify the races and field sizes but do not list awards.

Distances offered:

9.5 miles
3.4 miles

Information about course maps, aid stations, or participant requirements is not provided in the available event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Groton

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

9.5 Race

3 mi

3.4 Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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