Trail Running calendar near Ashford 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA on June 13 2026 with a scenic 5 mile loop or a 6 hour looped event, featuring rolling climbs and single track trails. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.

A six hour trail run at Ansonia Nature Center on June 13, 2026, run as counterclockwise loops of about 1.9 miles on moderately technical singletrack with roughly 170 feet of gain per loop. Entry is limited to 69 runners.

A trail running event at Mansfield Hollow State Park offering a 15.7 mile out-and-back on the Nipmuck Trail and a new 5K course entirely inside the park. Proceeds support Connecticut trail stewardship groups.

Early morning trail run in Gay City State Park offering 3, 5 and 8 mile races. The 8 mile is part of the Blue Blazed and USATF CT MUT series and includes teams of three competing for prize money.

Stone Tower Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile trail race in Lynn Woods Reservation run as three identical loops that pass the historic Stone Tower. The course features forested singletrack, rocky trails and carriage roads and emphasizes environm..

Twelve hour timed run on a 4.25 mile loop with about 500 feet of gain per loop in Hamden, CT. Options include marathon via six loops, 50K via eight loops, and a 50 mile target; proceeds support the Brooksvale Gift Fund.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor MA runs multiple timed events on a 1.9 mile loop with an on-course aid station, campsite options, and beneficiaries including the Trustees of Reservations and Baypath Humane Society.

Run the TARC Blue Hills Skyline 12K on June 21 in Milton, MA, tackling about 2,300 feet of climbing on rocky, technical Skyline trails. Stair climbs and panoramic Boston skyline views make this a memorable trail challenge.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents and about 1500 feet of climbing. The route circles the mountain with multiple steep rocky sections, limited aid access, and a field limited to 50 runners due to parking.

Run the Stonington Cross Country 5K in Pawcatuck at Stonington High School on Wednesday August 5. The scenic course starts and finishes on the track and winds through quiet streets, trails and grassy crossings for a community run.

An 8 hour timed track event at Clapp Park on a certified 0.355 mile dirt and cinder loop, featuring chip timing, trackside bottle drop aid, age division awards, a possible virtual option, and proceeds benefitting the AYJ Fund.

Experience the Trail Animals Running Club Summer Classic at Medfield's Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservations, a scenic and challenging 10 mile loop of forested singletrack that climbs to a Noon Hill vista. Distances include 10 miles, 40 miles..

The Tappen Brook 5K will take place in Bridgewater on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run loops on a roughly 5K trail course during an eight hour celebration with the Shenipsit Striders in Tolland. Bring food, enjoy the grill, earn raffle tickets and a 50th anniversary gift while supporting local trail stewardship.

A six hour loop ultra at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA on August 22, 2026. Runners complete as many 4.2 mile laps as they wish; a 0.75 mile mini loop is available in the final hour for distance milestones.

Run the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic at Waters Farm in Sutton, a spike friendly 5K cross country loop and USATF New England Grand Prix stop. Perfect for teams and individual racers, with finish line snacks and a nearby after party.

The Run for the Hills - Niantic will take place in Waterford on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Trail Animals Fall Classic at Great Brook Farm for scenic trails and distances from youth fun runs to 50 mile ultras. Community vibe, limited spots, and on course aid make this a favorite, so bring your own hydration and register e..

Trail race at Macedonia Brook State Park near Kent, Connecticut offering 12K, 25K and 50K on singletrack with technical climbs, descents and a viewpoint on Cobble Mountain. The 25K is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series.

Join the Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run on September 15, 2026 in Westerly, Rhode Island, a free 3 mile beach run honoring a beloved local runner. Enjoy a scenic low tide out and back along Westerly Town Beach with friends and family.