Where to Find Upcoming ECTRA Events and Entry Information

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The fastest route is the Upcoming Events section on ectra.org, which lists each ride with its date, type, location, and a "Find Out More" link. For entry forms, the event listing is the starting point—some rides, like NJ Devil, state that "Information and entry available HERE," while others route you to details first. For the full season beyond the homepage highlights, use the View Calendar link at the end of that section.

What the Upcoming Events Section Shows

Each listing follows the same pattern: event name, discipline (Endurance or CTR), date, a short description of the offered distances, the venue with address, and a link for more information. The homepage currently features three rides:

Event Date Type What's Offered Location
Fort Valley Oct 17, 2026 Endurance 55-mile endurance ride and 30-mile LD each day Not stated in listing
GMHA Fall Endurance Oct 25, 2026 Endurance 50-mile endurance ride and 25-mile LD GMHA, 5491 South Rd, South Woodstock, VT 05071
NJ Devil Nov 07, 2026 CTR 2-day 50-mile CTR, 25-mile CTR each day; 15 and 10 CDR each day BBB Gun Club, 180 City Line Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015

Two of the three listings include a Google Map link for the venue, which helps with travel planning. Note that the homepage shows only a selection—the March 2026 newsletter is described as including "the current ride schedule," and the calendar link covers the rest.

How to Get From a Listing to an Entry

  1. Open the event. Click "Find Out More" on the ride you want. For NJ Devil, the listing itself points to a separate page for information and entry.
  2. Check the discipline and distance. Endurance and CTR are different formats, and the distances listed (LD, CDR, and the CTR mileages) determine which division you'd enter. If those abbreviations are unfamiliar, ECTRA's own event descriptions are the reference to use before registering.
  3. Confirm venue and timing. Use the address and map link to plan travel; multi-day events like NJ Devil run the same distances on each day, so decide which day you're riding.
  4. Verify before you commit. The homepage listings are summaries. Entry requirements, start times, and any fees should be confirmed on the event's own page or in the current newsletter, since the site excerpt doesn't state them.

Where Else the Schedule Appears

  • View Calendar — linked at the end of the Upcoming Events section; use it to see rides beyond the three featured ones.
  • Newsletters — the March 2026 newsletter is described as containing the current ride schedule along with a member spotlight and special awards. The February 2026 issue covers the annual meeting, new board members, and volunteer opportunities. Both are linked from the Latest News section.
  • Annual Meeting — held Feb 5, 2026, and described as a place to hear board updates and take part in discussions; useful if you want schedule context before the season starts.

Common Sticking Points

  • Assuming the homepage list is complete. It isn't—it highlights a few events. The calendar and newsletter carry the fuller schedule.
  • Looking for a single registration portal. The site doesn't present one; entry handling varies by event, with some listings linking directly to entry information and others leading to a details page first.
  • Treating listed distances as fixed divisions. The listings describe what each event offers, but which class you enter and how entry is submitted should be checked on the event page rather than inferred from the summary.

ECTRA was founded in 1970 and sanctions veterinarian-judged competitions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with rides ranging from 10 to 40 miles a day—so if you're new, pick an event page that matches your preferred distance and confirm the entry process there before the date.