🏞️ 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!