Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run

Trot In The Trees 2026:Registration is Now Open!! The Oyster River Youth Association, Durham Parks & Recreation and Madbury Recreation Commission have teamed up again for the 6th Trot in the Trees 5K Trail Race and 1 mile Fun Run.  The race will be held on Sunday Oct.4th, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. (1 mile fun run) with the 5k trail race starting at 10:00 A.M. at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH. The trail will wind through local trails surrounding Tibbetts Field, including a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest, giving participants a great fall experience. Runners will have to negotiate natural terrain, roots, mud, plenty of fall leaves and the “hay-bale hurdle” to finish the race! The 1-mile Fun Run course will test our younger participants giving them a real trail running experience.
Here For The Community:
A portion of the race proceeds will go towards youth recreation scholarships for Oyster River community members looking for assistance with Oyster River Youth Assocaition and Durham Parks & Recreation program registration fees. 
Register for the Trot:You can pre-register for the race or register in-person between 9:00-9:45am the morning of the race to participate.  Race shirts will be given to all 5K registrant who sign up by 9/6/26.  We look forward to seeing you on the course!!
Thank you!
Rachel Gasowski
Park & Recreation Director
Town of Durham
(603) 817-4074
durhamrec.recdesk.com
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