Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
840 Hillside St, Milton, MA 02186
USA
These trail races follow rolling courses over dirt roads and forest paths in the Houghton’s Pond section of the scenic 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 entirely 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.
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.
The registration fee is $30 for the 7-mile race and $25 for the 3.7 mile race through September 5. The fees increase by $5 for each race on September 6.  Fees are reduced by $5 for registrants who are 19-and-under or 70+ (as of race day). (Members of Colonial Road Runners receive a separate $5 discount, which is applied automatically at checkout.)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to DCR permit restrictions, REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 300 RUNNERS combined for the two races, and there will be NO race-day registration.
Race entries are non-refundable. However, if you are ill or injured, or otherwise unable to participate, we will allow you to transfer or defer your entry. For details, please contact the Race Director at trailrunning@colonialrunners.org .
FOR SAFETY’S SAKE: Due to the narrow trails, dogs are not allowed, and we strongly urge that you do not use headphones.
REGISTER AT THE LINK. https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Milton/HoughtonsPondTrailRace
