WWII Veterans Memorial Trail Weighted Race
Mansfield, United States • 17 Oct 2026
WWII Veterans Memorial Trail Weighted Race
This event is the third annual weighted race on Mansfield's WWII Veterans Memorial Trail in Mansfield, MA. The format gives each competitor a six-hour time limit to complete as many laps as possible on an out-and-back course of at least 2.5 miles. The surface includes paved, gravel and grass sections.
Competitors carry whatever weight they choose each lap. Packs or plate carriers are weighed at the start and finish of each lap, and the lower measured weight for that lap is multiplied by the lap distance to produce a score measured in "Kz" (a shorthand for pound-miles created by the organizers). For example, carrying 30 pounds for a 2.5 mile lap yields 75 Kz for that lap. Runners may add, reduce or keep the same weight between laps. The final lap must be finished before the six-hour clock expires. The competitor with the greatest total Kz in each division is declared the winner.
The trail is dedicated to people who passed along the former Old Colony Railroad Line from the staging area at Camp Myles Standish in Taunton toward the Boston port of embarkation. Organizers note they are planning event changes and will provide updates to event details. Registration closes Fri, Oct 16 @ 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.