Grills Trail Run
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Grills Trail Run
The Grills Trail Run takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Grills Preserve in Westerly. The event is presented by the Westerly Track & Athletic Club with permission from the Westerly and Hopkinton Land Trusts. Both courses start and finish at Grills Preserve.
Distances available:
- 10 mile
- 10 km
Both courses share a common start with a split at about one mile. The terrain is a mix of roughly 80 percent single-track and 20 percent double-track. The 10 mile course extends into the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton and includes trails, bridges, and riverfront sections. The organizer provides club timing rather than professional chip timing and does not provide race shirts. Walkers are welcome but are asked to choose the shorter 10 km course. Strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course.
A cutoff for the 10 mile course is set at 2 hours 30 minutes; participants beyond that time should not expect support or guaranteed finishing time. Per State of Rhode Island DEM mandate, all participants and volunteers must wear at least 200 square inches of orange clothing. Post-race food and refreshments, including pizza, are provided for participants. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top finisher in each age group, with awards described as low cost and more of a fun nature. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
