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Midstate Massive Course Preview

Spencer, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Midstate Massive Course Preview is a pre-race recon run held in Spencer, Massachusetts, offering runners a chance to explore a 13.1-mile section of the Midstate Trail used in both the 50-mile and 100-mile races. The run covers the trail segment between Aid Stations 6 and 8, providing participants an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the terrain and meet fellow racers. The event includes transportation from Camp Marshall to the start at Barre Falls Dam, water and nutrition support from Skratch Labs, and swag from Vibram. The pace is casual, aiming to keep the group together, and the run concludes back at Camp Marshall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Spencer

Race information

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13 mi
Recon Run to Scout Aid Station 6 - 8 (13.1 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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