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Sponsors

Home Sponsors

Thank You to our 2019 Sponsors!!

Sustaining Corporate Sponsors

Community Sponsors

Gil’s Athletic Club

North Shore NEMBA

West Newbury Riding and Driving Club

Equine EXPO Sponsors

Northeast Equestrian Life

Lucerne Farms, Inc.

Back in the Saddle

Hagstrom Co., Inc.

RB Strong Excavating

Equine Homes Real Estate

Essex County Co-op

Black Brook Veterinary Services

Lois Cheston

Don Curiale

Susanna Colloredo-Mansfeld

Spring for the Trails Half Marathon Sponsors

Ipswich Bay Glass

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Law Office of Donald M. Greenough

Coastal Greengrocer

New England Running Company

Ipswich Ale Brewery

First Ipswich Bank

Run for the Trails Sponsors

Ipswich Bay Glass

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Law Office of Donald M. Greenough

Coastal Greengrocer

New England Running Company

Ipswich Ale Brewery

Thanks for the Trails 5k Sponsors

Ipswich Bay Glass

Ipswich Ale Brewery

Coastal Greengrocer

Upcoming Events

2nd Annual Thanks for the Trails 5k (29 Nov 2019)

ECTA is holding its 2nd Annual Thanks for the Trails 5k and Kids Fun Run the day after Thanksgiving at Patton Park in Hamilton (November 29, 2019). The 5k will begin at 10AM on November 29, and the Kids' Run will start at 9:30AM. Using a scenic and challenging course and offering great
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15th Annual Run for the Trails (21 Sep 2019)

Don't miss out on this great course over some of the North Shore's best trails! Both the 5 and 10 mile runs are a part of the 2019 North Shore Trail Series sponsored by New England Running Co.!! Divisions: 39 and under, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Registration Fee: 5 Miles - $30.00 pre-entry,
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Trail Alerts

Trail Alert: Be Aware of Soft Trails
March 13, 2019
Trail Alert! With spring almost officially upon us, we would like to remind all trail users to please be cautious of leaving ruts or prints on the soft trails! Thank you for helping us keep the trails in good shape for everyone. […]
Trail Alert: Hunting Season Dates
November 26, 2018
Trail Alert! Hunting season is once again upon us. Please take a moment to review the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Guide to Hunting, Fresh Water Fishing & Trapping. http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/ Specifically, here are the Hunting Season Dates. […]
Trail Alert: Thanks for the Trails 5k at Patton Park THIS FRIDAY!
November 21, 2018
ECTA will be hosting our Thanks for the Trails 5k and Kids’ Fun Run on Friday, November 23rd at Patton Park in Hamilton. Below is a course map. Below is a map of our course. Runners will be on route between 9am and 10:30am, so please be courteous and avoid this area during this time. We very […]
Trail Alert: Myopia Thanksgiving Hunt Cancelled
November 21, 2018
Trail Alert! The Thankgiving Hunt has been cancelled. Myopia Hunt shares this message: After careful consideration for the safety of our hounds, horses and riders and for the preservation of our countryside, Joint Masters Wendy Wood and Nicholas White, together with the hunt staff, have reached the […]
Run for the Trails Saturday 9/15
September 12, 2018
Trail Alert! For all trail users: ECTA will be hosting our 14th annual Run for the Trails 5 and 10 mile race Saturday, September 15th. Below is a map of our course. The race starts at the Myopia Schooling Field in Hamilton, MA, and will go through Harvard Woods, Appleton Farms, and Pingree […]

Latest News

The results are in!!!
June 10, 2019
Thanks to all of the wonderful people who came together to make Saturday May 11 Spring Run for the Trails such a success! Sponsors, aid station, course marking volunteers, runners – we couldn’t do it without you! Results of ECTA Half 2019 You may also view on coolrunning.com. […]
The Summer Party is BACK!
January 25, 2019
Mark your calendars! ECTA’s Summer Solstice Party is coming back by popular demand. Saturday, June 22nd, 2019! Under the tents at Groton House Farm! Be there or be square! Reserve your ticket today HERE. […]
Thanks for the Trails!
November 30, 2018
The results are up for ECTA’s Thanks for the Trail 5k (November 23rd). Thank you to all of our runners, sponsors, and volunteers! Check out the fantastic video available here and above (made by Martha Sanders). […]
Thanks for the Trails 5k Pre-Registration
November 16, 2018
GREAT NEWS! Online pre-registration has been extended through Sunday, November 18th. Support the trails and sign up today! https://ecta27.wildapricot.org/event-2909326 […]
The results are in!!!
September 17, 2018
A hearty thanks to all of the wonderful people who came together to make Saturday’s Run for the Trails such a success! Sponsors, volunteers, runners– we couldn’t do it without you! Here are the results!! 2018 ECTA Race Times- 5 mile 2018 ECTA Race Times- 10 mile […]