Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles) is a trail running and running race on October 4, 2026 in Milton, MA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
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 race 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
City Elevation
80 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Houghton's Pond Trail Races (7 Miles and 3.7 Miles)
Oct 4, 2026