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The Village Ultra

Name: The Village Ultra
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: New Salem

New Salem, United States • 11 Oct 2026

The Village Ultra

The Village Ultra is a time-based running and walking event scheduled for October 11, 2026 in New Salem, Massachusetts. The event takes place around and near the New Salem Common and uses the town center as its primary setting. The listed location address is 23 S Main St, New Salem, MA 01355.

Participants can choose between two time-based race options. Each option is described as a run and/or walk that occurs on loops or routes adjacent to the common.

24 hours 24-hour run or walk near New Salem Common, fee $90.
12 hours 12-hour run or walk near New Salem Common, fee $50.

Registration is handled online. The online registration deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The event listing specifies that registrants agree to the event refund policy at the time of registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts New Salem

Race information

Registration

12-Hour Ultra

24-Hour Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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