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Womp Romp

Name: Womp Romp
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Norwell

Norwell, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Womp Romp

The Womp Romp is a trail running event held at Wompatuck State Park in Norwell, Massachusetts. The race follows a loop format utilizing a variety of surfaces including paved paths, rail trails, single track, and double track sections. The event is open to participants of all paces, including runners, walkers, and hikers.

Participants can choose from two distinct distances:

10 Miles: A single-loop course.
50K: A three-loop course with a nine-hour cutoff time.

The course is designed to accommodate individuals who are new to trail running while including technical sections. There are three aid stations positioned along the route providing water, sports drinks, and snacks. The event has a registration capacity of 300 participants. The race staging area is located at the South Field within the state park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Norwell

Race information

Registration Facebook

50 km

50k

10 mi

10 Miler

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

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