Mt. Tom Trail Race
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Mt. Tom Trail Race
The Mt. Tom Trail Race is a fall trail event on October 24, 2026 at Bray Lake within DCR Mt. Tom State Park in Holyoke, MA. Courses use hiking trails that are technical and rocky and are often covered in leaves. The course will be marked; participants are encouraged to review the map and download the .gpx file for their distance.
Distances:
- 25k: 13.5 miles, 3,300 feet of climbing
- 10k: 10.2 miles, 1,400 feet of climbing
- 5k: 3.1 miles, 600 feet of climbing
The 25k can be run solo or as a two-person relay. Relay legs are split into 7.4 miles (leg 1) and 6.1 miles (leg 2), with the exchange at the Upper Pavilion Lookout Aid Station. Relay teams must provide their own transport to and from the exchange area; there is no race shuttle.
This event is cupless; participants must bring a cup or water bottle for on-course use. Aid stations provide water, energy drink, soda and basic food items; hot soup may be available if temperatures are low. Holyoke EMT crews will be based at Bray Lake and aid stations have communications with the start area. The 25k has intermediary cut-offs and a six hour overall cut-off. Early starts are accommodated upon request but volunteers may not be in place for those early departures.
Per event guidelines, headphones are discouraged and the use of poles is allowed. Athletes with disabilities are welcome and the event will follow general AWD procedures. Prizes and age group awards are offered for solo and relay categories, and several bonus awards are planned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
