Gibbet Hill Cattle Run 2026

  • Date Wed 5th August 2026
  • Time 5:15PM EDT
  • Location Groton, Massachusetts
  • Price Free - $30.00
  • Races 4 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 10th annual Gibbet Hill Cattle Run on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, in beautiful Groton, Middlesex! This unique event invites you to don your running shoes and team up for an 8.4-mile, three-person relay that promises both fun and excitement. Each team member will tackle two 1.4-mile legs, skillfully dodging cow-pies and navigating scenic cattle trails while taking in the stunning views of Gibbet Hill.

But the adventure doesn’t stop at the finish line! Celebrate your achievement with a mouthwatering barbecue prepared by the talented chefs from Webber Restaurant Group, complemented by refreshing seasonal brews from Narragansett. With live music to keep the energy high, the Gibbet Hill Cattle Run is not just a race – it’s a community celebration that raises money for great causes. Gather your friends, embrace the challenge, and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

Organiser's Description

Grab your old running shoes and join us for the 10th annual Gibbet Hill Cattle Run while raising money for a great cause!

Dodge cow-pies, navigate cattle trails, dash through 'castle ruins', and get ready to scale Groton's most famous peak, Gibbet Hill. The Gibbet Hill Cattle Run is a 8.4 mile, three-person team relay with each team member running two 1.4 mile legs. Think you'll work up an appetite? Barbecue, beer, and live music will be waiting for you and your team at the finish line to help celebrate raising money for these great causes. Webber Restaurant Group chefs will team up to create a fantastic barbeque menu that will be well worth your two treks around Gibbet Hill. Thirsty? Our friends from Narragansett will be on hand serving some of their new seasonal brews along with the classic Lager. Hi Neighbor!

Races

  • Gibbet Hill Cattle Run (3-Person Relay)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Wed 5th August 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

    To participate in the Run, the minimum fundraising requirement is $150* per team of three. (*The registration fee will be raised to $180 after June 15, 2026.) All fees and monies raised will be donated to one or any combination of six 2026 beneficiaries (see below). Registration includes a place in the race, barbecue, and one beer for each of the three runners. But dont stop at the minimum requirement! Our fundraising platform will allow unlimited donation support from friends and family with some great prizes for target donation levels: RAISE $1500 If your team raises or donates $1500 or more, each team member will receive a ticket to our Hops & Crops dinner (to be held in November 2025, exact date to be determined.) RAISE $5000 The top three fundraising teams that raise or donate over $5000 will be rewarded with a private dinner for six at the Webber Restaurant Group restaurant of your choice (Gibbet Hill Grill, Scarlet Oak Tavern, The Bancroft, or The Double Bull). The dinner will include a private menu created by the restaurant's executive chef, tailored to your cuisine preferences, complete with a welcome cocktail and wine pairings (restrictions apply, please click here for details).
  • Cattle Run Age 12 & Under Single Loop

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Wed 5th August 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    $30.00

    Were excited to introduce a brand-new bracket to this years Cattle Run: The Cattle Run Single Loop! Designed for kids 12 & under, this event allows young runners to experience the thrill of the course without the need for a relay team. Unlike the main relay race, the Single Loop is a solo run covering just one lap of the Cattle Run course. Its the perfect way for kids to get involved, challenge themselves, and join in the fun! Registration includes a BBQ entry and a Cattle Run t-shirt. Please indicate child's t-shirt size when registering.
  • Little Lambs Mini Run (Ages 6-8)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Wed 5th August 2026 (5:15PM EDT)

    $30.00

    Little lambs will race around our retention pond while dodging and maneuvering obstacles for a chance to claim the winning trophy. Two age brackets available, 6-8 years, and 5 years & under. Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt, a BBQ ticket and more! 100% of registration fee is donated to our beneficiaries. When you arrive, please check your Little Lambs in at the registration desk to recieve a bib and instructions on where to gather for the race. The Little Lambs Mini Run will begin at 5:15pm.
  • Little Lambs Mini Run (Ages 5 & Under)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Wed 5th August 2026 (5:15PM EDT)

    $30.00

    Little lambs will race around our retention pond while dodging and maneuvering obstacles for a chance to claim the winning trophy. Two age brackets available, 6-8 years, and 5 years & under. Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt, a BBQ ticket and more! 100% of registration fee is donated to our beneficiaries. When you arrive, please check your Little Lambs in at the registration desk to recieve a bib and instructions on where to gather for the race. The Little Lambs Mini Run will begin at 5:15pm.

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61 Lowell Road, Groton, 01450, MA, United States

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