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Tackle the Trail (TM)

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Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K

Oct 17, 2026 · Northeast, Connecticut, US

Listed Feb 9, 2019

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Individuals and up to 5-person relay teams will enjoy the quiet solitude of nature with bursts of energetic and supportive volunteers at 4 relay stations during this point-to-point race in Northeast Connecticut. Individual runners can choose between the marathon, half-marathon, and 10K course options.

Want to Tackle the Trail with a TEAM? We’ve got you covered, with marathon Team registration available. Other highlights include; Great prizes, SWAG and the most important part…knowing that proceeds help local students pursue their higher education dreams!


Just 45 minutes from Providence and 1 hour from Boston, Tackle the Trail, Northeast Connecticut’s Unique Race in an Amazing Place!

 

 

 

ALL RACE INFORMATION: TACKLETHETRAIL.ORG 

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