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2026 RI North South Trail Gravel Race/ Ride

Douglas, Massachusetts · Sunday, September 6, 2026

The 2026 RI North South Trail Gravel Race/ Ride is a cycling, gravel, mountain biking, and trail running event held on Sunday, September 6, 2026. It is located at 107 Wallum Lake Rd in Douglas, Massachusetts.

Date
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location
107 Wallum Lake Rd
Douglas, Massachusetts
01516
United States
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Important Note: Parking for the Start is ½ mile up Wallum Lake Road at the 1st Dirt Trail Head because the main entrance to the Park doesn't open until after 8 AM, you would need to pay to park, and the line to enter the park is long.

This is the FREE Labor Day ”Reach the Beach” NS Trail Gravel Race/Ride. The Start will be at the trail head parking in Douglas, MA. All gravel segments will be New Strava segments with entrants times posting after the race. Awards will be given for winners for the OA finish in each catagory. This is a FREE Event and all we ask is that all participants make a Tax deductible donation to the “Tunnels to Towers” organization www.t2t.org that supports Our Veterans and First Responders. Or you can make a donation to the Whitin Community Center www.whitincommunitycenter.com. This is a completely Non-Profit event to give back to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our FREEDOM!

The GPS track is provided. It follows the entire NS trail from Douglas, MA 82 miles to Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown, RI. The Buck Hill section of the NS Trail is “by passed” because it’s unridable. Everything on the Track can be ridden by a skilled rider. There is a mix of road, gravel, cart roads, single track and some short “hike a bike” sections. Any bike Gravel or Mountain Bike with no wider than 2.1 tires will be a good choice to best manage the course. The woods do have deer flys so, bring bug repellent.

The best plan is to have your Family spend the day at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown, RI where the ride Finishes. Changing and shower facilities are available at the Beach. You do need to pay for a day beach pass but, after 5 PM entry is free. I anticipate a finish around 4 PM.

Pre Registration Only, No Race Day Entries

Support Contact Race Day Stephen 508-341-3860 or Marcia 508-341-9856

Kindly make your donations to Veterans and the Whitinsville Community Center https://www.whitincommunitycenter.com/

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