Ralph Waldo Emerson Trail Race

Concord, United States • 9 May 2026

Ralph Waldo Emerson Trail Race

This trail race raises funds for the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers in Concord, NH. The event is part of Every acidotic RACING (aR) activities that benefit a nonprofit in part or in total and donates proceeds to the preschool.

Races take place on the City of Concord's Winant Park Trails, located close to downtown Concord. The trails include windy singletrack, switchbacks with views of the capital area, and nordic type paths, offering varied terrain and natural scenery.

Distances offered:

  • Short course: 3.9 miles (approximately)
  • Long course: 7.0 miles (approximately)

Day of event entry will be available. The event policy does not allow transfers. Refunds or credit are available up to May 8, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
Long Course
3 mi
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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