Mount Archer Trail Race
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lyme, Connecticut
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2nd Annual Mount Archer Trail Race, taking place on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque town of Lyme, located in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. This exciting event invites both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike to explore the stunning landscapes of Lyme while challenging themselves on one of the area’s most scenic routes. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: the Moore Trail, an impressive 9.2-mile loop that showcases the beauty of Mount Archer, or the Sprint, a quick and fun 3-mile course designed for those seeking a shorter adventure.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM for the 9.2-mile loop and at 8:15 AM for the 3-mile Sprint, with registration available online up to race day. Join in the fun, enjoy friendly competition, and take advantage of perks like hydration stations, a race t-shirt for the first 160 participants, and the chance to celebrate your achievements with food and drinks post-race. Plus, all proceeds from this event will support the Lyme Fire Department and Lyme Ambulance Association, making your participation a meaningful contribution to vital local services. Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM for the 9.2-mile loop and at 8:15 AM for the 3-mile Sprint, with registration available online up to race day. Join in the fun, enjoy friendly competition, and take advantage of perks like hydration stations, a race t-shirt for the first 160 participants, and the chance to celebrate your achievements with food and drinks post-race. Plus, all proceeds from this event will support the Lyme Fire Department and Lyme Ambulance Association, making your participation a meaningful contribution to vital local services. Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL 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) - **USATF-CT MOUNTAIN/TRAIL/ULTRA SERIES RACE**
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 FIRST 160 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 17 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT!
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) - **USATF-CT MOUNTAIN/TRAIL/ULTRA SERIES RACE**
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 FIRST 160 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 17 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT!
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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
First race of the 2025 USATF-CT Mountain/Ultra/Trail (MUT) Series. 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 9.2 mile route on Strava : https://www.strava.com/routes/3314027029804489940 -
The Sprint (3 Mile Loop)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
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
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