Spaulding Woods 50K

Welcome to Spaulding Woods

A trail race run on the grounds of Spaulding Academy & Family Services, on a landscape used year-round for outdoor programming and outdoor education. Built for runners who want a challenging course, strong support, and a day that stays close and connected from start to finish. The Spaulding Woods 50K takes place on Saturday, July 11th at 8:00 AM in Northfield, NH. Five 10K loops on a technical singletrack trail system featuring rocks, roots, footbridges, and steady short climbs and descents. The looped format keeps runners close to the start/finish area with a well-stocked aid station, midpoint water station, portable toilets, and personal drop bags available at the end of each lap. It creates a race that is easy to navigate logistically while keeping runners immersed on the trails throughout the day.

A Shared Place, A Shared Purpose

The race takes place on the grounds of Spaulding Academy & Family Services, a nonprofit supporting children and young adults through education, therapeutic care, and outdoor-based programs designed to build confidence, resilience, and independence. Many of the trails used on race day are part of the same landscape where Spaulding’s outdoor programs take place. It’s a setting built for challenge, growth, and time outside, shared by the local community, the athletes on race day, and the youth who spend time here. The event helps bring visibility to Spaulding’s work and connects the running community with the mission taking place on these same trails. To learn more about Spaulding Academy & Family Services, visit https://www.spauldingservices.org/give.

Race Details

The race begins on the Spaulding Academy & Family Services campus, located at 72 Spaulding Rd, Northfield, NH, at 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 11th. Bib pickup is available race morning from 6:45–7:45 AM. Runners will have a ten-hour time limit to complete the race. There is a strict 8-hour cutoff to begin the 5th and final loop. Any runner not starting their 5th loop by 4:00 PM will not be permitted to continue. To minimize the race’s impact on the trail system, pacers are not allowed. This is a cupless event, so please bring your own refillable water containers. For safety reasons, animals (including dogs), drones, strollers, and bikes are not allowed. The use of headphones is discouraged.

Easy to Get To, Easy to Stay

Just minutes off I-93, the Spaulding Woods 50K is one of the most accessible trail ultras in the region. Many runners arrive the morning of the race, while others opt to stay nearby for a relaxed race weekend in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Tilton Inn – 1.4 miles away 255 Main St., Tilton, NH 03276 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – 2.5 miles away 75 Tilton Rd, NH-140, Tilton, NH 03276 Hampton Inn & Suites – 3.7 miles away 195 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. To balance flexibility for runners with the realities of organizing a small, limited-capacity trail event, we offer the following cancellation options: Cancellation & Deferrals Cancel by April 1: 100% of your entry may be deferred to the following year Cancel by June 1: 50% of your entry may be deferred to the following year After June 1: no deferrals or credits are available Deferred entries apply only to the following year and are not transferable beyond that. Cash refunds are not offered. Refund protection is available at checkout through UltraSignup.