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Tackle the Trail (TM)

Northeast, Connecticut345 spots
Days to go
11

At a glance

Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Northeast, Connecticut
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Registration
Registration closed Oct 4, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jan 13, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 4, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 4, 2026

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

Individual - 10K

Tier 2 ended Oct 4, 2026

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Individual - Half Marathon

Tier 2 ended Oct 4, 2026

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Individual - Marathon

Tier 2 ended Oct 4, 2026

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Relay Team - Marathon

Tier 2 ended Oct 4, 2026

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