Tackle the Trail Marathon
2026 at a glance
- Race day
- Waiting on results
- Last race
- Oct 17, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- 2026 results
- Not yet
Quick facts
- Point-to-point from Windham to Putnam
- Bus from the finish to the start
- Five hour time limit
- Finish festival at the Hale YMCA
Course
Marathoners ride a 7 a.m. bus from the Hale YMCA in Putnam to the start on Route 203 in Windham. The route mixes a technical loop in Goodwin Forest with flat Airline Trail, culverts, pedestrian bridges and a short scramble before the River Trail finish. The time limit is five hours.
Race-day weather
Mid-October in northeast Connecticut usually brings cool mornings and fall color, though rain can make the rougher trail sections slick.
About the race
Held on the third Saturday in October, Tackle the Trail offers a marathon, half, 10K and a marathon relay for teams of two to five. Proceeds help local students pursue higher education, and more than 125 volunteers staff the course.
Dates and results by year
- 2026Saturday, Oct 17, 2026Not posted yet
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FAQ
When is the Tackle the Trail Marathon?
No 2027 date yet. It last ran Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2027 Tackle the Trail Marathon?
Entry for the 2027 Tackle the Trail Marathon has not opened yet, as of Nov 14, 2026. Entry details: runsignup.com.
Where can I find the Tackle the Trail Marathon results?
Not yet. They'll be on the results page once they post.
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