Stone Tower Half Marathon
- Date
- June 21, 2026
- Distance
- Stone Tower Half Marathon
From the Organizer
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Event Name: Stone Tower Half Marathon
Distance: Half Marathon (13.3 miles)
Format: Three identical loops (4.4 miles each)
Location: Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn, Massachusetts
Surface: Trail (singletrack, carriage roads, fire roads)
Date: JUNE 21 st ,
Start Time: 7:30am – Cut off 11:30am
Estimated Participants: 10- 65 runners for first year
The Stone Tower Half Marathon is a trail running event designed to showcase the
historic Stone Tower and the rugged terrain of Lynn Woods Reservation. The race
emphasizes sustainability, safety, and minimal environmental impact while offering a
challenging and memorable experience for participants.
The event will prioritize environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a
safe, well-managed race experience.
Course Description
Total Distance: 13.1 miles
Loop Structure: Three identical 4.44-mile loops
Elevation: Rolling to challenging, with notable climbs
Terrain: Forested singletrack, rocky New England trails, wide carriage roads
Course Flow (Per Loop)
1. Start at Lynn Woods Reservation parking lot
2. Run out on Great Woods Road
3. Turn South (Left) on Penny Brook Rd
4. Turn on Waycross Road
5. Right on Cooke Road
6. Right on GW Rd. Return to start/finish area
All participant and volunteer parking will be located in the main Lynn Woods Reservation parking lot - Volunteers will assist with parking flow and pedestrian safety - The start/finish area will also host packet pickup, timing equipment, medical support, and post-race recovery
The centralized start/finish minimizes park impact and simplifies operations.
The goal would be to utilize the lot as early as possible so most runners have exited by late morning.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Stone Tower Half Marathon is a running event held in Lynn, MA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Lynn, MA at 118 Great Woods Rd, Lynn, MA 01904, Lynn, MA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Stone Tower Half Marathon
Jun 21, 2026