Nipmuck Trail Marathon
Ashford, United States • 4 Oct 2026
NipMuck Trail Marathon
The NipMuck Trail Marathon is a trail event in Ashford, Connecticut, organized by the Shenipsit Striders. The main race covers 26.4 miles along a 13 mile segment of the Nipmuck Trail that is traversed twice and includes varied terrain such as rocks, roots, mud and wood bridges.
The course follows a middle portion of the 36 mile Nipmuck Trail, beginning on Perry Hill Road. The marathon route runs south about 6.2 miles to Route 44 and back to the start, then north about 7 miles to Boston Hollow Road before returning to the finish at Perry Hill Road. The second half of the marathon involves more climbing and distance and typically requires about 60% of a runner’s time.
Two race options are offered:
- 26.4 mile marathon
- Relay with two runners splitting the course into first and second halves
Cutoff times are expressed as elapsed durations: reach the midpoint (about 12.4 miles) in roughly 3 hours 15 minutes, reach the second turnaround (about 19.4 miles) in roughly 5 hours 20 minutes, and complete the course within 8 hours.
Shirts are available as an add-on during registration; shirt orders must be placed before September 12. Participants are asked to stay home if they are unwell on race day. The event is part of the Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.