These trail races follow rolling courses over dirt roads and forest paths in the Houghton's Pond section of the scenic DCR Blue Hills Reservation, a few miles south of Boston. The routes avoid steep hiking trails, but these ARE trail races, with plenty of small rocks and tree roots along the way! Both courses are 95% on dirt. Two race distances are offered: 7 MILES and 3.7 MILES . Both races will start and finish adjacent to the Houghton's Pond Visitor Center, overlooking Houghton's Pond. The total elevation change is about 700 feet for the 7-mile race, and 300 feet for the 3.7-mile race. (See below for a PDF of the course maps.) The races are directed by Colonial Road Runners. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Blue Hills, which helps to maintain trails in the Reservation and serves as an advocate for the Reservation's protection.
Race mugs will be given to the First Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in each race, and to the top three finishers in each age division: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. First Overall finishers will also receive MARATHON SPORTS gift certificates.
7 Miles: Long-Sleeve Shirt
3.7 Miles: Long-Sleeve Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Miles | $35.00 | May 24 | Sep 3 |
| $40.00 | Sep 4 | Oct 2 | |
| 3.7 Miles | $30.00 | May 24 | Sep 3 |
| $35.00 | Sep 4 | Oct 2 |
The registration fee is $35 for the 7-mile race and $30 for the 3.7 mile race through September 3. The fees increase by $5 for each race on September 4. Fees are reduced by $5 for registrants who are 19-and-under or 70+ (as of race day). (Members of Colonial Road Runners receive a separate $5 discount, which is applied automatically at checkout.) PLEASE NOTE: Due to DCR permit restrictions, REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 300 RUNNERS combined for the two races, and there will be NO race-day regis
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If you prefer to register by mail, please contact the Race Director at trailrunning@colonialrunners.org, to obtain a paper form.