Tarckey Trot 6 Hour - Winchester, MA

Event overview

The TARCkey Trot is a 6-hour timed trail race held on repeated 5K loops at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester, Massachusetts. Participants may complete as many or as few loops as they wish within the six-hour limit. Each loop contains rocky sections and rollers. The event operates as a cupless race; runners must provide their own hydration system.

Course, aid, and rules

The course will be marked with flagging and signs at major intersections. A downloadable GPX file and course maps are provided for navigation; participants are advised to review these beforehand and may load the GPX to a GPS device. If a runner goes off course, they must backtrack rather than create an alternate route. Organizers may review GPS files and may withhold an official finish time if the marked course was not followed. One aid station is located inside the barn at the start/finish of each loop and will offer beverages, food items, and basic supplies. The event follows Leave No Trace principles.

Entry, accessibility, and volunteer information

The published entry fee is $35. Online registration closes about one week before the event and there is no race day registration. No refunds are offered. A pregnancy deferral policy allows deferral of an entry for up to two years, with possible proof required. Youth entries receive a $10 discount for ages 19 and under. Adaptive athletes are welcome but must be able to run the course; tethers, guides, prosthetics, crutches, braces, or poles may be used with approval where applicable. Volunteer roles include aid stations, course directing, bib pickup, and other race-day support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.