Ghost Train Trail Races

Ghost Train Trail Races takes place in Brookline, New Hampshire, on October 17–18, 2026. The 30-Hour timed race starts at 9 a.m. on October 17 and the 30-mile race (48.3 km) goes off later that afternoon at 4 p.m. On October 18, the 15-mile race (24.1 km) and a 15-mile relay both start at 9 a.m. In the timed format, your distance when the clock stops is your finish.

The relay option is the easy sell here, since it gives a group of friends a way to share the day without anyone needing ultra fitness. The late-afternoon start on the 30-miler means finishing in the dark, so pack a headlamp regardless of how fast you expect to be. For the 30-hour, plan for a full night on your feet, and treat food and layers as equipment you have tested, not decisions you make on the day.