Trail Running Calendar Connecticut 2026-2027

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

A forested 5K on August 9, 2026 at Bridgewater Town Park featuring new trails, modest hills, participation gifts, and prizes for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

A free 8-hour trail event in Tolland, CT where runners complete as many 3-mile loops on a marked 5K-ish course as they like, with provided food and a potluck.

Experience a community trail run through Elm Ridge Park benefiting the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Library. This event features a two loop trail course for adults and a fun medal race for kids.

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

An obstacle based 5K at Short Beach Stratford with 18 plus obstacles, family friendly rules, and proceeds benefiting the Sterling Community Center.

A 56 mile end to end run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven raising funds for Mental Health Connecticut.

Trail race in Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent CT offering 12K, 25K and 50K loop courses with significant elevation, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

A free 3 mile out-and-back beach run at Westerly Town Beach held at low tide. The community event is organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family as a memorial run.

A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.

Trail races in Ridgefield CT offering a single loop of about 4.25 miles or a double loop of about 8 miles through Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain. The technical, rocky course starts and ends at the Lake Windwing ballfields.

A 5K trail run at Winding Trails in Farmington on the designated course around Walton Pond, with registration from February 20 to September 20 and a $35 fee; overall and age-group awards plus a prize for the first local finishers.

Experience the technical terrain of Cockaponsett State Forest with 4 and 9 mile trail races. Navigate hills and rocky paths in Chester to support PanCAN and the Blue Blazed Trail Race series.

Technical trail races in Burlington CT on the Tunxis Trail offering 8K and 5K courses that pass the CT State Trout Hatchery and Nassahegan State Forest.

A trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail featuring 5K, 8K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run. Parking and the finish are at Weidele's Pizza with post-race food, awards and a medallion or shirt option.

Experience an ultimate endurance test at Mohawk Mountain by taking on 61 miles and 29,155 feet of elevation gain. Participants have 72 hours to run hike or walk their way to an Everest sized vertical achievement.

A 24 hour Backyard Ultra trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT, featuring about 14,400' of elevation and options to run, hike or walk.

A 30-hour trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT with 2.5-mile loops, buckles at 100 miles, and a 50 participant field limit.