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.
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
76°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marblehead, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lynn, MA
Population
100,905
as of 2023
Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stone Tower Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
- Race
- Stone Tower Half Marathon
- Date
- June 21, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Stone Tower Half Marathon is a running race held in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 21, 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 Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Lynn, Massachusetts at 118 Great Woods Rd, Lynn, MA 01904, Lynn, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stone Tower Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stone Tower Half Marathon
Jun 21, 2026