Beast Coast Trail Running Series

In 2022, we launched the Beast Coast Trail Running series - to celebrate folks who run all the Beast Coast Trail Running races throughout the year.  Since many races have a shorter and longer option, we'll celebrate both the sub-ultra/trail runners and the ultra runners. Since its inception, a handful of runners have completed the series - and have the bragging rights and swag to show for it!

2026 Beast Coast Races

Mt. Toby Ultra & 25k - April 4, 2026 in Sunderland MA (50k, 24k and 13k options) 
Seven Sisters Trail Race - May 2, 2026 in Amherst MA (12 miles) 
Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k - May 30-31, 2026 in Chesterfield MA (option for 11k, 25k, 50k, 50 mile, 100k, 100 mile)  
Edge Hill Trail Race - June 13th, 2026 in Ashfield MA (option for 10k, 30k or 50k)
All of the Above Trail Fest - (tentatively) Sept 5th, 2026 in Northfield MA (options for 5k fun run/hike or 20-25k prediction run)
Mt. Tom Trail Race - October 24, 2026 in Easthampton, MA (option for solo 25k or 2-person 25k relay, 10k, or 5k hike/fun run) 
Race for DFL - November 7, 2026 in Winchendon MA (options for Backyard Ultra/Last Runner Standing style race, 6- 12- and 24-hour timed race, or single lap/4.16666 mile 'fastest lap' honors) 

Beast Coast Trail Running Series

Runners must complete in 6 of the 7 races in the series:
- Mt. Toby Ultra & 24k
- Seven Sisters Trail Race
- Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
- Edge Hill Trail Race
- All of the Above Trail Fest
- Mt Tom Trail Race
- Race for DFL
Depending on the distance option you chose, you could be covering nearly 50 miles of trails in 2026 (and perhaps more)!
*Runners may opt for the longer distance options at any of these races. 

Beast Coast Ultra Trail Running Series

Runners must complete in at least 6 of the 7 races in the Beast Coast Trail Running series, AND accumulate a minimum of 200 race miles.  For example, this can be accomplished by completing:
- 50k race at Mt. Toby Ultra & 24k
- Seven Sisters Trail Race
- 100k race at Chesterfield Gorge Ultra & 25k
- Edge Hill Trail Race 50k
- 25k race at Mt. Tom Trail Race
- 12-hours/laps (50 miles) at Race for DFL
However, runners can chose the combination that works for them!
*If a runner completes at least 6 races, but does not rack up 200 race miles, they will be considered part of the Beast Coast Trail Running Series.

The Swag!

Runners that complete either series will be awarded sweet swag (obviously something a bit nicer for the ultra folks)!  Runners must declare their intent to participate in the full series by September 1, 2026 by completing this form. Swag will be awarded at the Race for DFL.