Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 7-Mile Race · 3.7-Mile Race
From the Organizer
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 total elevation change is about 700 feet for the 7-mile race, and 300 feet for the 3.7-mile race. (See below for a PDF of the course maps.)
The races are directed by Colonial Road Runners. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Blue Hills, which helps to maintain trails in the Reservation and serves as an advocate for the Reservation's protection.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blue Hill Coop, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Milton, MA
Elevation
80 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Coming Up
More Running races near Milton, MA
Squirrel Run XXVIII
3 miles away
LT Fitness Summer Nights Experience In Partnership with DCR
3 miles away
Mattapan Unity 5K Fete
5K
2 miles away
BLA Dragon 5K
5K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) is a running race held in Milton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Milton, Massachusetts at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, DCR Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
Oct 4, 2026