Mount Archer Trail Race

🏞️ Join Us for the 2nd Annual Mount Archer Trail Race in Lyme, CT!

Discover the beauty of Lyme’s trails and challenge yourself at the brand-new Mount Archer Trail Race, featuring two exciting race options on one of the area's most scenic routes. Mount Archer may be a small hill, but it has big aspirations—just like this race! Whether you're an experienced trail runner or new to the sport, there’s something for everyone.

🏁 Race Options

• The “Moore Trail”: Test your endurance on the full George and Rosemary Moore Trail Loop, a stunning 9.2-mile course that weaves through Mount Archer's trails.
• Direction: You'll run the loop in a counterclockwise direction, taking in trails on both the north and south sides of Mount Archer Road.
• Challenge: This challenging route combines natural beauty with a rewarding sense of accomplishment.
• Strava Route: View the route on Strava: Classic Route (9.2 miles)

• The “Sprint”: Looking for a shorter, fast-paced adventure? The Sprint race covers a 3-mile loop on the northern side of Mount Archer.
• Experience: It’s the perfect way to experience the trails while keeping it quick and fun.
• Strava Route: View the Sprint route on Strava: Sprint Route (3 miles)

📅 Event Schedule

• Registration: Available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day.
• Check-In: Race day check in and bib collection from 7:00 am.
• Start Time (9.2 miles): 8 AM.
• Start Time (3 miles): 8:15 AM.

🏆 Awards

• Finishers: Top three overall male and female 9.2 mile and 3 mile finishers.
• Age Groups: Top two male & female 9.2 mile and 3 mile finishers in each age groups.
• Categories:
  • 12 & under
  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+

🏃 The Run

• Timing: Both the 9.2 and 3 mile races are chip timed with instant results.
• Weather: Rain or Shine.
• Walkers/Hikers: Welcome for the 3 mile race, need to register to participate, and start on time behind runners.

🎉 The Extras

• T-Shirt: Race T-shirt for first 160 participants, please register by April 17 to guarantee a shirt!
• Parking: Free Parking.
• Volunteers: Friendly volunteers.
• Hydration: Stations on course and at finish.
• Celebration: Celebrate your achievement with food and drinks.

❤️ Support a Great Cause

This race is more than just a trail-running event—it’s an opportunity to give back to the community. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Lyme Fire Department (a 100% volunteer organization) and the Lyme Ambulance Association, LLC. Your participation will help support these vital local services.

Come for the trails, stay for the camaraderie, and leave knowing you've made a difference!

Visit our Facebook event page to sponsor, volunteer, or invite friends. All volunteers receive a free race t-shirt.

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and get ready to hit the trails at the Mount Archer Trail Race! See you there!

Register here!