Mount Archer Trail Race
About this race
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Mount Archer Trail Race in Lyme, CT!
Discover the beauty of Lyme’s 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 aspirations—just like this race! Whether you're an experienced trail runner or new to the sport, there’s something for everyone. Race Options1. 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) 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. It’s the perfect way to experience the trails while keeping it quick and fun.
View the Sprint route on Strava: Sprint Route (3 miles) 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+
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 event—it'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!
Pick your distance
Running
The Moore Trail (9.2 mile Loop)
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)
Looking for a shorter, fast-paced adventure? The Sprint race covers a 3-mile loop on the northern side of Mount Archer. It’s 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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lyme, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 7:48 PM local time (EDT) in Lyme on May 3, 2026 — 14h 05m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mount Archer Trail Race
124 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the The Moore Trail (9.2 mile Loop)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Alexander | 1:02:55 | 6:50 /mi |
| 2 | Juan Chacon Vasquez | 1:03:08 | 6:52 /mi |
| 3 | David Cowles | 1:07:34 | 7:21 /mi |
| 4 | Kevin Hoyt | 1:09:02 | 7:30 /mi |
| 5 | Chaz Koch | 1:09:49 | 7:35 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Lyme
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Lyme Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Lyme events
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