Trail Running calendar near Avon 2025-2026

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

Run a scenic 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River, NY for a scenic, hilly trail 5k, a 4k community walk and a fun Kids Jay Dash. Enjoy wooded trails, a finish on the contest field and community spirit with shirts for early registrants.

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Take on the rugged Traprock trail at Penwood State Park with a single 17K loop or three loops for the 50K for a true trail challenge. Expect rocky, technical single track, rolling terrain and great forest views.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra in Kent CT on April 26 2026 for scenic, mostly flat loops around the lake with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options. Expect stocked aid stations, finisher swag and lakeside views to inspire.

Tackle a scenic 10k trail at Leatherman's Loop in Cross River NY on April 26, 2026 for a lively, USATF sanctioned race through Reservation Road. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026 so mark your calendar.

Tackle rugged, technical single track with steep climbs and exposed sections at Breakneck Point in Beacon NY, choosing 14.5 mile or 26.4 mile distances with big elevation gain. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and..

Run the scenic Dandelion Dash 5K on The Hartsbrook School trails or enjoy the family friendly Mushroom Mile in Hadley, MA. Support school programs in sustainable agriculture and beekeeping or run virtually from anywhere.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a demanding 50K on May 3, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut, across rugged blue blazed trails with steep, technical climbs. Entry is by waitlist and requires a recent qualifying trail 50K, so come prepared.

TARC Wapack and Back is a scenic, rugged trail race in May on the Wapack Trail between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical terrain, big climbs, limited aid, and a tight knit trail communi..

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

Take on Ragged Mountain near Berlin CT in a last person standing race. Run a 3.11 mile loop each hour and keep finishing within the hour until only one runner completes a loop and wins.

Run the Forgotten Forest 9 hour Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed trail on a scenic 2.2 mile loop with roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 50 runners for an intimate, rugged day on the trails.

Run The Farm at scenic Muscoot Farm features a 5 mile trail race plus fun kids races for little runners. Enjoy Farm Bucks to spend at the farmer's market and a warm community vibe perfect for families and trail lovers.

Take on the scenic Mine Hill Half Marathon on May 25 in Roxbury, CT, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy a challenging climb, a fast downhill second half, a finisher medal and post race food and drinks.

Challenge yourself at Mohawk Mountain in early June 2026 with timed endurance events from 12 hour to 84 hour and distances up to 152 miles. Race solo or with Trail Buddy or Trail Family teams, tackle night sections and enjoy base support an..

Run a scenic 5 mile route along the Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy Historical Societies. Food, festivities and a short kids loop make it a great community day.

Run or ride scenic farm trails at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook CT, with options from a 5K and 10K to a 4 hour trail challenge, duathlon and competitive mountain bike races. Finishers get custom medals and entrants 21 plus receive a fr..