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Nipmuck Trail Marathon

Ashford, United States • 4 Oct 2026

NipMuck Trail Marathon

The NipMuck Trail Marathon in Ashford, CT takes place on October 4, 2026. The event offers both a full trail marathon and a two-runner relay that follows a central segment of the Nipmuck Trail.

  • 26.4 mile marathon on the Nipmuck Trail
  • Marathon relay with two runners sharing the course

The race route follows a 13 mile segment of the 36 mile Nipmuck Trail beginning at Perry Hill Road. The marathon heads south about 6.2 miles to Route 44 and returns to the start, then continues north roughly 7 miles to Boston Hollow Road before turning back to the finish at Perry Hill Road. The course includes rocks, roots, mud, wood bridges and varied trail terrain. Organizers note that roughly 60% of total time is spent in the second half because of hills and the slightly greater distance.

Course cutoffs are specified as reaching the midpoint (about 12.4 miles) by 3 hours 15 minutes, the second turnaround (about 19.4 miles) by 5 hours 20 minutes, and completing the race within 8 hours. Race shirts are available as an add-on when registering; shirt orders must be placed before September 12. Participants who are ill on race day are asked to stay home for the safety of others.

The race is organized by the Shenipsit Striders, a nonprofit trail running club that donates to Connecticut trail stewardship and land use programs and participates in the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Ashford

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26 mi
Nipmuck Trail Marathon
26 mi
Nipmuck Relay
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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