Join us for the 11th Annual Spring for the Trails on Saturday, May 10th! The race begins at 8:00 AM sharp on the beautiful trails, both single and double track, of Willowdale State Forest. This course is 100% on trails!
Registration
Members: $45 / Non-members: $55
All 2025 events will offer a $10 discount for ECTA Members.
BECOME A MEMBER BEFORE REGISTRATION!
This race is part of the North Shore Trail Series 2025! For more info and to officially sign up for the series check out the North Shore Trail Series.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 4th.
- You may register the day of race starting at 6:30 AM. (Race Day: $50 Members; $60 Non-Members)
- T-shirts only guaranteed for first 150 registrants!
Divisions: Men's and Women's Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Prizes: awarded to 1st and 2nd place overall and in each division! Prizes will be given out as runners finish (no awards ceremony). Please check to see if you have won a prize before you leave! Prizes will be kept in ECTA office for two weeks after event for pick up, no prizes will be mailed.
Parking and race start: Please park at the Willowdale parking lot on Linebrook Road (across from Marini Farms, whose address is 259 Linebrook Road in Ipswich, MA). Once parked, simply follow the path toward the field and you can sign in, pick up your bib and t-shirt (T shirts are first come first served). Race starts sharply at 8:00 AM!
Packet Pick-up: If you wish to pick up your bib and t-shirt early (for registered runners ONLY), we will be at New England Running Co. at 43 Enon Street in Beverly on Friday, May 9th from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Otherwise, pick it up at the registration table at the race starting at 6:30 AM. All registered runners that pick up their packets on May 9th at New England Running will be entered into a raffle for a free pair of trail shoes!
Course Map: Course will be well marked. Our map (below) is also available on Avenza Maps gps enabled! Get the avenzamaps.com app and download the "ECTA Spring for the Trails Half Marathon" map. More detailed instructions on using Avenza can be found on our website HERE.
Course Map (pdf): CLICK HERE
More course details: Aid station with water at mile 6. Water and refreshments at the finish.
U18 Liability Waiver (ONLY for those under 18 - please print out and mail back): CLICK HERE
If you have any questions, please contact our office at office@ectaonline.org. Thank you!
