All Participants
Hello Ghost Train runners!
Race weekend is creeping closer, and I have a few important updates to share as we continue counting down to Ghost Train!
Ghost Train Discussion Panel — Thursday, September 10
Our 2026 Ghost Train Discussion Panel is happening this Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 PM, and everyone is welcome to join us either in person or virtually.
In person:
Marathon Sports
669 Elm St
Manchester, NH 03101
Before the panel:
6:00 PM Group Run
Join virtually via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/77065281103
We'll be joined by a terrific group of experienced Ghost Train runners who will share what they've learned and answer your questions about preparing for race weekend:
Lisa Jackson, Jim Lampman, Adam Dodge, Wayne Ball, Maria Chevalier, and Liv Colombo
We'll talk about everything from gear, fueling and hydration to foot care, overnight running, pacing, and some of the lessons that only come from spending many, many miles on the Ghost Train course.
Can't make it Thursday night?
The discussion will be recorded and posted to the Ghost Train website within a day or two after the event.
A huge thank you to
Marathon Sports
for sponsoring Ghost Train and for sponsoring and hosting our discussion panel!
Waitlist reminder
The
30-Hour Ultra, Haunted Night 30-Mile, and 15-Mile Race are all currently full and have waitlists.
If you already know that you won't be able to join us this year, please consider letting us know so that another runner who's waiting for a spot can have the opportunity to participate.
You can email me at ghosttrainrace@gmail.com or follow the instructions for dropping from the race here:
https://sites.google.com/site/ghosttrainrailtrailrace/2013-basic-race-information/how-to-drop
Thank you for being considerate of your fellow runners. Every spot that opens can make someone's day!
Volunteers needed!
Ghost Train couldn't happen without our amazing volunteers, and we still need more helping hands for race weekend.
If you have friends or family coming with you, or know someone who would enjoy being part of Ghost Train without running quite so many miles, we'd love to have them join the volunteer crew.
Volunteer information and signup details are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/ghosttrainrailtrailrace/volunteering
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Ghost Train is fortunate to have a wonderful group of organizations supporting the race and our running community.
Conductor Level
Ghost Level
Karen Wright, Allstate Agent — Karen is a four-time Ghost Train 100-mile finisher!
Jack-O'-Lantern Level
Trail Supporter Level
Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, panelists, and runners for helping make Ghost Train the community that it is.
We're getting close. The train will be leaving the station before we know it. ????
See you on the trail!
Rob Fiero
Ghost Train Trail Races Race Director