Sat, Mar 27, 2027

Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races

Salisbury, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

10K5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races

The race runs on Easter weekend out of Lions Park, where check-in opens under the pavilion. There are trail distances for runners who want a longer morning and a shorter color run option for those who want something more vivid. The event raises money for Salisbury Parks and Recreation, so the crowd skews local and the atmosphere stays familiar.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Senior Center on Lafayette Road, with race-morning registration also available at the park. Parking is along Lafayette Road at the DPW lot and the Senior Center, with overflow spots at a couple of nearby community facilities. Post-race, there are snacks, fruit, a mobile coffee trailer, and a beer option for those old enough.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

256finishers

18:56winner

33:44median

1:09:49cutoff

Top 3: Noah Yared (18:56) · Ryan Feeney (18:59) · Josh Brewer (19:01)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

169finishers

35:36winner

59:53median

1:32:08cutoff

Top 3: David Perloff (35:36) · Kevin St. Laurent (35:51) · Ben Stephan (38:17)

The Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6.2 Miles3/27/2027 10:00$30

3.1 Miles3/27/2027 10:00$25

1 Mile3/27/2027 09:30$25

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Common Questions About the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races

Will I finish last at the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 256 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:56 while the median finisher took 33:44. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.