Massachusetts · 7 Miles · 3.7 Miles
Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) is a 7 Miles and 3.7 Miles event held in Milton, Massachusetts. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Milton, MA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Milton, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 7 Miles, 3.7 Miles
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- 700 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 7 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface; 700 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 3.7 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface; 300 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
These trail races follow rolling courses over dirt roads and forest paths in the Houghton's Pond section of the scenic DCR Blue Hills Reservation, a few miles south of Boston. The routes avoid steep hiking trails, but these ARE trail races, with plenty of small rocks and tree roots along the way! Both courses are 95% on dirt. Two race distances are offered: 7 MILES and 3.7 MILES . Both races will start and finish adjacent to the Houghton's Pond Visitor Center, overlooking Houghton's Pond. The t…
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Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles): common questions
- When is the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- 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 Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) held?
- In Milton, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) offer?
- 7 Miles and 3.7 Miles.
- How many people run the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- About 300 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 Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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