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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Person Relay | Relay | Oct 4, 2026 | See registration | – |
| Marathon (26.4 miles) | Marathon | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Marathon (26.4 miles) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Perry Hill Road, Ashford, Ashford, CT
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Nipmuck Trail Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Nine aid stations line the course, most fully stocked and a few with water only. The longest gap between them is 4.1 miles. The course passes the start around mile 12, so runners can leave supplies there for the second half.
Course
From the Perry Hill Road start, runners go 6.2 miles south to Route 44 and back, then 7 miles north to Boston Hollow Road and back to the finish. The northern half has more climbing and rougher footing, so most runners spend well over half their time on it.
Parking and travel
Parking is along Perry Hill Road; follow the volunteers' directions when you arrive.
Rules and FAQ
Cutoffs are enforced: reach the midpoint at 12.4 miles within 3 hours 15 minutes, the Boston Hollow turnaround at 19.4 miles within 5 hours 20 minutes, and the finish within 8 hours. The race uses wave starts.
More from the race
The race counts toward the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series, which scores runners across several Connecticut trail races.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (shenipsitstriders.org/club_races/nipmuckmarathon.html, shenipsitstriders.org/races.json), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A long running, no frills trail marathon put on by the Shenipsit Striders on the northern 13 miles of the blue blazed Nipmuck Trail in northeastern Connecticut. The 26.4 mile course is a double out and back from Perry Hill Road, and teams of two can split it as a relay.