TARCkey Trot 6 Hour

TARCkey Trot 6 Hour Race Description

This race is a 6 hour timed race on a 5K(ish) loop at the beautiful Wright Locke Farm. Each 5K loop has plenty of rocks and rollers to keep you paying attention. Come out, hang out with our goat friends, and run as many (or as few) loops as you wish within the 6 hour time limit.

Course Information

• Course Markings: The course will be well marked with flagging all along the trails and with signs at any major intersections.
• Review Course: Participants should review both the course maps and the course description beforehand.
• GPS File: We recommend downloading the GPX file and loading it onto your GPS watches for additional reassurance.
• Navigation Issues: Please let volunteers know at the aid station if there are any navigation issues.

Aid Station

• Location: One aid station inside the barn at the start/finish of every loop.
• Hydration: This is a cupless race: you will need to bring your own hydration system.
• Fluids: Run with fluids if you think you will need additional hydration than once per loop.

Event Policies

• Leave No Trace: Our events have a Leave No Trace policy: please adhere to the principles during the event.
• Pregnancy Deferral Policy: Participants can defer their entry for up to two years if they become pregnant before race day.
• Refund Policy: TARC races maintain a no refund policy: any requests for a refund will not be honored.
• Youth Initiative: Discounted entries ($10 off) for youth 19 years old or under.

Race Schedule

• Race Day: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Bib Pick Up: 7:00 a.m.
• Prerace Briefing: 7:45 a.m.
• Race Start: 8:00 a.m.

Volunteers

• Help Needed: We need volunteers for bib pickup, course directing, aid stations, and more.
• No Experience Required: It can be your first time attending one of our events!
• Volunteer Registration: View and register for various shifts here.

Participant Camaraderie

All participants are incredible for just getting to the starting line. We hope you will cheer for and support one another throughout the morning.

Community Resources

Looking for running and training partners? Here are some local groups:

• TARC Blue Hills & Great Brook Farm State Park Monthly Group Runs
• Northeast Trail Crew Weekly Runs
• Pioneers Run Crew Weekly Runs
• Berkshire Trailheads

Who We Are

The Trail Animals Running Club is a nonprofit running club rooted in the Boston area. We aim to act as community stewards by providing equitable access to trail running and promoting positive trail running culture.

History of the TARCkey Trot

• Held on Nov 19, 2016
• Held on Nov 18, 2017
• Held on Nov 18, 2018
• Held on Nov 16, 2019

More Information

For more details about the event, visit here.