Burlington
Trail Running Calendar near Burlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Burlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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.
September 2026
A noncompetitive fundraising group run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail covering about 56 miles from West Suffield to New Haven with a 14-hour cut-off.
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.
Trail races in Burlington CT offering 8K and 5K on mixed technical trails with notable local landmarks and a Burlington Land Trust fundraiser.
October 2026
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 15-mile trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT with 7,140 feet of elevation and a 12-hour limit; participants may run, hike, walk, or compete in a relay, with registration listed as free for the stated window.
Join the annual Run Stanley event at Stanley Park for a variety of trail races including a 5K K9 run and an accessible 1 mile stroll. Support local wildlife sanctuary maintenance while enjoying a community day in the park.
Trail running at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area with 5K, 10K, half and marathon routes on ski slopes and state forest, cupless aid stations and finisher medals.
A 3.5 mile trail run and walk on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation in Wolcott CT on October 17, 2026. Tiered online registration is available and a post-event meal is included with registration.
A community run at Ives Farm hosted by Cheshire Community YMCA and Cheshire Land Trust. Features a trail 5K, a youth Y Cup relay with elementary teams, a free Pumpkin Dash for young children and family fall activities.
November 2026
A rolling loop trail 10K in Bloomfield CT on November 1 2026 with technical single track, a three hour cutoff, and proceeds partly to NAMI.
Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper on November 21, 2026 offering a 400 minute loop event and a 4 mile race with chip timing and on-course aid.
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.
December 2026
A repeated 3.3 mile out and back on the Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park, with four hour and eight hour options and a cupless aid station at start and finish.
April 2027
May 2027
Camp Mountain Laurel offers a family color run plus a 5K trail run and 5K trail walk at Hamden/North Haven YMCA and New Haven YMCA Youth Center on May 8, 2027; registration opens Feb 19 and first 100 pre-registrants receive a giveaway.