Northern Nipmuck Trail Race
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Event overview
The Northern Nipmuck Trail Race is a trail running event in Union, CT, organized by the Shenipsit Striders. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Early registration fee is $25 plus the registration service fee. The race is capped at 100 entrants and there is no race day registration. Awards and event swag are not provided. Proceeds after costs are donated to organizations that support local trails.
Course and logistics
The advertised distance is 16 miles, though the course is probably a little less. The route starts across the road from Bigelow Hollow State Park and follows the Nipmuck Trail south through the Yale-Myers Forest to a turnaround at Boston Hollow (also called Alpacaville), then returns along the same route. The trail is blazed blue for the entire course and additional flagging is placed at some tricky spots. The terrain is technical and includes vertical sections.
Parking is available at Bigelow Hollow State Park; a trail from the parking area avoids walking along the road and signs direct participants. Minimal aid is provided at Two Pipes and Boston Hollow, approximately at miles 4, 8, and 12. Participants are responsible for navigating the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.