Here are some upcoming local and regional races.
Wapack Trail Race ( and relay )
Sunday, September 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m. The Wapack race course is 18.0 miles. The route is an out-and-back that follows the Wapack Trail between New Ipswich, NH and Ashburnham, MA. There are four major mountains in between: Barrett, New Ipswich, Pratt, and Watatic, from north to south. The Wapack Trail Race is part of the WMAC's Grand Tree Trail Race Series.
Barkley’s Baby ultramarathon, New Ipswich
August 11th – 13th Barkley’s Baby ultra marathon, New Ipswich
Again, brought to you by our friends at Valhalla Running Club, this ultra marathon is modelled after the infamous Barkley marathons event in Tennessee. The race will consist of 5 – ten mile loops through the wilds of New Ipswich on unmarked trails looking for ten checkpoints spread over the course. The race begins at 8am on Saturday the 12th and is officially finished at 2pm on Sunday the 13th. Mandatory map reveal is on evening of
Friday the 11th. GPS is allowed. It is suggested all interested contestants view the documentary “the Barkley marathons” on Netflix if they want to enter.
Interested? Contact Mike Smith at msmith@mascenic.org