Mount Archer Trail Race
- Date Sun 23rd March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lyme, Connecticut
- Price $23.00 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the inaugural Mount Archer Trail Race on Sunday, March 23, 2025! Set in the picturesque Lyme, Connecticut, this event invites both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike to experience the stunning landscapes of the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: the challenging 9.2-mile Moore Trail, which offers a rewarding loop through Mount Archer's beautiful trails, and the shorter, fast-paced 3-mile Sprint, perfect for those looking to enjoy a quick burst of fun.
With race day check-in starting at 7:00 AM, the 9.2-mile race kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 3-mile race at 8:15 AM. Each race is chip-timed, ensuring instant results for all participants. This event not only promises an unforgettable running experience but also supports a great cause, as 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Lyme Fire Department and the Lyme Ambulance Association. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, beautiful trails, and the satisfaction of making a difference in the community. Mark your calendars and invite your friends for a memorable experience at the Mount Archer Trail Race!
With race day check-in starting at 7:00 AM, the 9.2-mile race kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 3-mile race at 8:15 AM. Each race is chip-timed, ensuring instant results for all participants. This event not only promises an unforgettable running experience but also supports a great cause, as 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Lyme Fire Department and the Lyme Ambulance Association. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, beautiful trails, and the satisfaction of making a difference in the community. Mark your calendars and invite your friends for a memorable experience at the Mount Archer Trail Race!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL MOUNT ARCHER TRAIL RACE IN LYME, CT!
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF LYMES 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 ASPIRATIONSJUST LIKE THIS RACE! WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED TRAIL RUNNER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
RACE OPTIONS
1. THE MOORE TRAIL (9.2 MILES)
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. YOU'LL RUN THE LOOP IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION, TAKING IN TRAILS ON BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF MOUNT ARCHER ROAD. THIS CHALLENGING ROUTE COMBINES NATURAL BEAUTY WITH A REWARDING SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.
VIEW THE ROUTE ON STRAVA: CLASSIC ROUTE (9.2 MILES) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314027029804489940]
2. THE SPRINT (3 MILES)
LOOKING FOR A SHORTER, FAST-PACED ADVENTURE? THE SPRINT RACE COVERS A 3-MILE LOOP ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF MOUNT ARCHER. ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE TRAILS WHILE KEEPING IT QUICK AND FUN.
VIEW THE SPRINT ROUTE ON STRAVA: SPRINT ROUTE (3 MILES) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314029688489156592]
EVENT SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (ONLINE ONLY) UP TO AND INCLUDING RACE DAY
RACE DAY CHECK IN AND BIB COLLECTION FROM 7:00 AM
9.2 MILE LOOP RACE STARTS AT 8 AM
3 MILE RACE STARTS AT 8:15 AM
AWARDS
TOP THREE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE 9.2 MILE AND 3 MILE FINISHERS
TOP TWO MALE & FEMALE 9.2 MILE AND 3 MILE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUPS:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
THE RUN:
BOTH THE 9.2 AND 3 MILE RACES ARE CHIP TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS
RAIN OR SHINE
WALKERS/HIKERS WELCOME FOR THE 3 MILE RACE, NEED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE, AND START ON TIME BEHIND RUNNERS
THE EXTRAS:
RACE T-SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE SIZE.
FREE PARKING
FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS
HYDRATION STATIONS ON COURSE AND AT FINISH
CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT WITH FOOD AND DRINKS.
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
THIS RACE IS MORE THAN JUST A TRAIL-RUNNING EVENTIT'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 VOUNTEERS 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!
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF LYMES 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 ASPIRATIONSJUST LIKE THIS RACE! WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED TRAIL RUNNER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
RACE OPTIONS
1. THE MOORE TRAIL (9.2 MILES)
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. YOU'LL RUN THE LOOP IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION, TAKING IN TRAILS ON BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF MOUNT ARCHER ROAD. THIS CHALLENGING ROUTE COMBINES NATURAL BEAUTY WITH A REWARDING SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.
VIEW THE ROUTE ON STRAVA: CLASSIC ROUTE (9.2 MILES) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314027029804489940]
2. THE SPRINT (3 MILES)
LOOKING FOR A SHORTER, FAST-PACED ADVENTURE? THE SPRINT RACE COVERS A 3-MILE LOOP ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF MOUNT ARCHER. ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE TRAILS WHILE KEEPING IT QUICK AND FUN.
VIEW THE SPRINT ROUTE ON STRAVA: SPRINT ROUTE (3 MILES) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314029688489156592]
EVENT SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (ONLINE ONLY) UP TO AND INCLUDING RACE DAY
RACE DAY CHECK IN AND BIB COLLECTION FROM 7:00 AM
9.2 MILE LOOP RACE STARTS AT 8 AM
3 MILE RACE STARTS AT 8:15 AM
AWARDS
TOP THREE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE 9.2 MILE AND 3 MILE FINISHERS
TOP TWO MALE & FEMALE 9.2 MILE AND 3 MILE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUPS:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
THE RUN:
BOTH THE 9.2 AND 3 MILE RACES ARE CHIP TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS
RAIN OR SHINE
WALKERS/HIKERS WELCOME FOR THE 3 MILE RACE, NEED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE, AND START ON TIME BEHIND RUNNERS
THE EXTRAS:
RACE T-SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE SIZE.
FREE PARKING
FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS
HYDRATION STATIONS ON COURSE AND AT FINISH
CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT WITH FOOD AND DRINKS.
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
THIS RACE IS MORE THAN JUST A TRAIL-RUNNING EVENTIT'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 VOUNTEERS 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!
Races
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The Moore Trail (9.2 Mile Loop)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 23rd March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
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. You'll run the loop in a counterclockwise direction, taking in trails on both the north and south sides of Mount Archer Road. This challenging route combines natural beauty with a rewarding sense of accomplishment.View the Classic route on Strava : https://www.strava.com/routes/3314027029804489940 -
The Sprint (3 Mile Loop)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 23rd March 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$23.00
Looking for a shorter, fast-paced adventure? The Sprint race covers a 3-mile loop on the northern side of Mount Archer. Its the perfect way to experience the trails while keeping it quick and fun.View the Sprint route on Strava : https://www.strava.com/routes/3314029688489156592
Mount Archer Trail Race