Ghost Train Trail Races
Welcome to New Hampshire's original 30-Hour 100 Mile Race! Ghost Train started in 2009 and is going strong today as a fundraiser for the Brookline and Milford Conservation Commissions. ALL profits go directly back to the trails to make them more accessible to the community. The course is along the historic Granite Town Rail Trail, where you will race along a haunted old railroad bed that was used in the late 19th and early 20th century to ship granite from Milford and ice from Lake Potanipo in Brookline to destinations in Massachusetts. The rails themselves were removed for scrap metal during World War II, but a few of the railroad ties are still in the ground and can be seen on the trail. Ghost Train leaves the station in mid-October when the local foliage peaks and the trail is bursting with color!
The Races
Ghost Train is proud to offer five races in 2025! Whether you want to run 7.5 miles or 30 hours, we have something for everybody.
30-Hour Ultramarathon - $100
30-Hour 7 Person Relay Race - $300
Haunted Night 30-Mile Race - $65
15-Mile Race - $35
15-Mile Relay Race - $35
All the details about our races can be found on our website and in our Ghost Train Handbook.
We do expect the 30-Hour Ultramarathon and 30-Hour 7-Person Relay to sell out in less than a day after registration opens. In the past people on the 30-Hour Ultra waitlist could count on getting into the race before October, but 2024 was the first year we didn't clear the waitlist. Going forward we don't anticipate being able to clear the waitlist for the 30-Hour Ultra in 2025 either. Please get on the waitlist early if you are on the fence!
Course Description
What could be better than running trails during peak foliage season in New England? See the course page on our website for a course description, Garmin map, and videos that have been made during Ghost Train weekend!
No Refunds or Deferrals
If for any reason you are not able to attend the race, there are no deferrals and no refunds. Your entry fee will be a donation to the Brookline and Milford Conservation Commissions and used to improve the local trails for the community. Thank you for your donation!
Event's current local time: 10:00 AM ET