TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival
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About the race
The TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival is a renowned trail running event held annually in Ipswich, Massachusetts, within Willowdale State Forest. Offering a variety of distances including 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50-mile, and 100K races, plus a free youth fun run, the festival features a challenging course of rolling terrain with roots, rocks, and about 1,100 feet of elevation per 12.5-mile loop. The course combines double and single track trails, marked with reflective flagging for navigation.
Known for its supportive atmosphere, the event emphasizes community, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity, with proceeds benefiting local land trusts and trail organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.