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Ghost Train Trail Races
Ghost Train Trail Races is a 30, 45, 60, 75 and 100 Mile ultras (pick distance on race day) event held in Brookline, New Hampshire. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Brookline, NH
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Brookline, New Hampshire
- Distances
- 30, 45, 60, 75, 100 Mile ultras (pick distance on race day)
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Flat rail-trail out-and-back, minimal gain per loop
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- sites.google.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
- Typical race-day weather
- about 48°F at the start, 60% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Ghost Train Trail Races
A foliage-season ultramarathon on the flat historic Granite Town Rail Trail where runners choose their distance, benefiting local conservation commissions.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- New Hampshire's original 30-hour 100-mile race, running since 2009
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Ghost Train Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ghost Train Trail Races held?
- In Brookline, New Hampshire.
- What distances does the Ghost Train Trail Races offer?
- 30, 45, 60, 75 and 100 Mile ultras (pick distance on race day).
- How many people run the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- About 400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: sold out. Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from ultrasignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Ghost Train Trail Races start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Ghost Train Trail Races?
- about 48°F at the start, 60% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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