Trail Running calendar near Ashford 2026-2027

Trail races in Upton State Forest offer 10.5K and half marathon options over technical, hilly single track and forest roads. The event has a 250 runner cap and aid stations spaced roughly every three miles.

A family friendly run and walk at West Thompson Dam on November 8, 2026 featuring a timed 5K trail run, a 3K untimed walk and a free kids 1/4 mile run; proceeds support local trails, parks and a food pantry.

A 6 hour timed trail race on a 5K loop at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester Massachusetts, featuring rocky rolling singletrack, a barn aid station in a cupless format, and provisions for adaptive athletes and youth discounts.

Windham Woods School holds its 3rd annual Thankful Trails 5K on November 14, 2026 with a two loop 3.1 mile trail course, a free Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under, an event raffle, and a limited field of 200 participants.

Trail races at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT offering 10K, half marathon and marathon options on technical single track; the half uses a loop with close to 3K of elevation and a cupless race policy.

A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.

Experience a magical 13.1 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Roosevelt Forest. Complete eight loops of a wooded course while supporting a children's book drive in this unique costume friendly event.

A community memorial run in Tyngsboro, MA with a 1.5-mile walk and two 5K options, raising funds for a school scholar/athlete award and science scholarships while maintaining a tradition of food donations.

Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT offering a timed 400 minute loop challenge and a two lap four mile option, chip timing, a main aid station, and proceeds benefitting local organizations.

Enjoy a festive four mile trail race through the wide paths of Mine Falls Park. All proceeds from the run and raffle support residential and educational programs at the Nashua Childrens Home.

A community Thanksgiving trail event on 11/26/2026 at Mill Pond Way Trail with a 3.5 mile run or walk, chip timing, post race yoga for participants, free water and snacks, and proceeds benefiting endometriosis research.

A ninth annual charity 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut on November 26, 2026, with a 3.1 mile out-and-back course near Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Proceeds support local ambulance and scholarship funds and a food pantry collection.

A trail running event at Middlesex Fells Reservation with **8 mile**, **32 mile**, and **40 mile** loop options on the white blazed Skyline Trail. The course is technical and minimally marked, cupless with two aid stations and specific cour..

Challenge yourself on the historic Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park. Choose between 4 or 8 hours to complete as many 3.3 mile loops as possible on this scenic gravel path to the Observation Tower.

Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this unique cross country race held at the Mount Hood Golf Club. Choose between a competitive three and a half mile run or a festive two mile walk through hilly terrain.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.

Experience a winter trail challenge at Hale Education featuring 15 mile and 30 hour options. Navigate three unique loops through the Massachusetts woods while testing your endurance and self reliance in cold weather conditions.

Trail races at Monastery Trails in Cumberland, RI on March 14, 2027 offer distances from a 1 mile kids run to a 100K 12 hour ultra. Team ultra entries and a multilap 5 hour option are available and all finishers receive a medal.

Chip timed 5k run and walk at Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards in Peconic, NY on March 20, 2027, over a two lap cross country loop with a postrace wine pour for eligible participants. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and f..

A six-hour trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest featuring a 2.3-mile loop with 191 feet of climb per lap, chip-timed laps, on-course aid and food, podium awards, medallions for over four hours, and a limited field supporting local charities.