Ghost Train Trail Races
October 18th & 19th, 2025
Ghost Train is New Hampshire's Original 30-Hour Ultramarathon!
All profits from Ghost Train Trail Races go to the Conservation Commissions of Brookline and Milford N.H. Every dollar gets put back into the trails, and returning runners can see the improvement each year. Ghost Train has raised over $285,000 for trail improvements since 2009!
Join us for the 17th annual Ghost Train Rail Trail Race and run 7.5 miles, 15 miles, 30 miles, or 30 hours along the Granite Town Rail Trail.
Race along the old railroad tracks that were used in the late 19th and early 20th century to ship granite from Milford and ice from Lake Potanipo in Brookline to Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusettes. The rails themselves were removed for scrap metal during World War II, but a few of the railroad ties are still in the ground and can be seen on the trail.
The trail itself is mostly straight, flat, and well groomed with only one hill. Approximately one mile of each 15-mile out-and-back is paved and the trail areas will be well marked. We don't want you wandering off... After all, the trail is haunted... Find out more on our course page.
If you haven't gotten the impression already - we may also like Halloween.
Partnerships and Awards
Ghost Train is proud to be a Pride Partner with the Pride on Foot organization and an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. We aim to be an affirming, inviting and welcoming safe space where everyone can participate while living their authentic life. (Wording credit to Pride on Foot) Please also see the Ghost Train Inclusionary Statement in our Handbook.
Ghost Train was honored with a 2024 Spirit of NH Award in the Volunteer Champion Category, sponsored by Volunteer NH! We appreciate our volunteers and provide a safe, welcoming space to our volunteers, runners, and to everyone attending our event. Our goal is to have a lot of fun together.
It was a privilege to be recognized, and we were further honored to win the People's Choice Award by popular vote! We are thrilled that our volunteers and supporters voted for us!
Want to learn more about volunteering at Ghost Train? Please come join us!
The Basics
Starts at Camp Tevya (Brookline)
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am on Saturday to 3:00pm on Sunday (30 hour time limit)
Distance: Any multiple of 15 miles, 100 miles, or more! Run 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 115 or more miles.
Choose your distance on race day- there are no DNF's as long as you complete one 15 mile out and back!
All proceeds go to local Conservation Commissions to improve the trails!
Starts at Camp Tevya (Brookline)
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am on Saturday to 3:00pm on Sunday (30 hour time limit)
Distance: Any multiple of 15 miles, 100 miles, or more! Run 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 115 or more miles.
Team Size: From 2 to 7 people.
(Runners are responsible for transportation between crew access points, if needed)All proceeds go to local Conservation Commissions to improve the trails!
Starts at Milford DPW (Milford)
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 4:00pm on Saturday to 1:00am on Sunday (9 hour time limit)
Distance: 30 Miles
All proceeds go to local Conservation Commissions to improve the trails!
Starts at Camp Tevya (Brookline)
Date: October 19, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm. (Four hour time limit).
Distance: 7.5 miles for each runner
Team Size: 2 people.
(Runners are responsible for their own transportation to the start and the turnaround)All proceeds go to local Conservation Commissions to improve the trails!
Starts at Camp Tevya (Brookline)
Date: October 19, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm. (Four hour time limit)
Distance: 15 miles
All proceeds go to local Conservation Commissions to improve the trails!
There is no race day registration available for any of the Ghost Train Trail Races.
Our 30-Hour Ultramarathon and 30-Hour Relay races WILL sell out quickly. The Relay will not have a waitlist, and the Ultramarathon will probably not clear the waitlist. The earlier you register, the more likely you are to get in.
There will be no refunds or deferrals, and bibs are non-transferrable. If you register and can't attend for any reason, your entry fee will be a donation to the Conservation Commissions of Brookline and Milford to help maintain and improve the trails. We thank you! Runners on the waitlist would consider it kind of you to withdraw if you can't run the race so that they can then enter.
Are you going for a top 10 finish or setting a new distance/finishing time record? Check out our Records page to see all the records and what you need to beat!
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Race Swag is available! Check out our Swag Page!
Thank You to
our Spooky Sponsors!
Ghost Train is a fundraiser organized by the Conservation Commissions of Brookline and Milford, NH. Donations from our sponsors help the commissions maintain and improve the trails as well as keeping the cost of the race reasonable for our runners. Please visit our sponsor page to see all our sponsors and to learn more about being a sponsor!
Conductor Level
Camp Tevya - Generously Sponsoring Ghost Train Since 2009!
Move Free - New England's Running & Outdoor Brand!
Ghost Level
The official candle provider of Ghost Train, made locally here in Milford, NH!
Lull Farm - the official sponsor of all things pumpkin at Ghost Train!
Field and Stream RV Park is a peaceful campground down the road from the start of the race - with kayak access to Lake Potanipo and an awesome bonfire pit, it's the perfect nature getaway not too far from major metros! Mention promo code GHOST for 10% off any booking in 20224!
Please visit our Sponsors Page to see all of our amazing sponsors!
Pet Policy
No dogs or pets are allowed at Camp Tevya base camp, any aid stations, or any other areas of the course. We are sad to say this as we love all animals, but our insurance doesn't cover pet incidents and with hundreds of runners, pacers, crews, volunteers and families we would hate for there to be any mishaps between pets and people. (And we'd hate for any pets to be eaten by random demigorgon)
Licensed service dogs are welcomed per state and federal laws and guidelines
Open Flames Policy
Fire pits, Solo stoves, and other open flames are NOT allowed anywhere along the Ghost Train course, including the Milford DPW and Camp Tevya. If the weather and conditions allow, the race will maintain fire pits for common use at the aid stations. Thanks for understanding - we don't want to have a large number of fires and increase the risk of fire danger!