Trail Running calendar near Burlington 2026-2027

Join a community trail run or walk at Owen Bell Park to support the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund. This family friendly event features a 5K trail, a walk, and a free kids fun run.

A one-mile out-and-back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in East Granby, offered in two waves and hand timed, on crushed gravel. Limited parking and a $25 registration fee; all proceeds benefit charities.

Trail and dirt road races at Beartown State Forest on July 19, 2026. A 5 mile trail with steep sections and a 13.1 mile course with about 1,600 feet of climb, set cutoffs and limited amenities.

The Soapstone Assault will take place in Somers on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run 6 miles.

A rugged 30K trail run in Windham, NY with an in-person race in late July and a virtual option through August. Entry is by approval with strict qualifying standards and the field is limited to 275 runners.

Experience the wooded trails of the historic Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in New York. This event offers 25K, 50K, and 50 mile distances featuring a mix of technical singletrack and runnable carriage roads.

Experience an obstacle course with over a dozen mud pits at the 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center. Enjoy a non competitive environment featuring music, food, and a festive atmosphere for both participants and spectators.

An evening cross-country event at Stonington High School on August 5, 2026, featuring a 5K and a Children's 1/2 Mile for ages 10 and under. The course starts and finishes on the track and includes campus streets, trails, grass, and a bridge..

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

An eight hour track ultramarathon at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, MA, run on a certified 0.355 mile dirt and cinder loop with lap counting, midrace direction change, bottle drop aid station, awards, and proceeds benefiting the AYJ Fund.

The Running Wild at Wildwood Trail 2.5 Mile Trail Run/Walk will take place in Wading River on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.

The third annual Tappen Brook 5K in Bridgewater, CT, uses newly opened trails through Bridgewater Town Park with packed dirt and natural paths and views of Lake Lillinonah. Participants receive a race-day gift and top finishers earn prizes.

A community eight hour trail event of roughly 5K loops at Crandall's Park in Tolland, CT on August 15, 2026. The day includes a potluck, raffles per loop with prizes, and a 50th anniversary gift for runners who complete at least one loop.

Trail races at Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offer three distances on mixed runnable dirt roads and technical single track. Multiple aid stations and a post race meal are provided and proceeds support park conservation.

A timed 5K at Brimfield Winery on August 15, 2026, run on a mostly grass cross country style course. Registration options include a standard 5K with a postrace wine pour and a volunteer plus run option.

A 6 hour loop ultra and a 4.2 mile memorial run at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA on August 22, 2026. The 4.2 mile trail runs through woods, fields and an apple orchard with about 830 feet elevation per lap.

Trail races at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, with 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K options that share the same opening 10K loop. The event is cupless with multiple aid stations and race day packet pick up.

Experience a classic 5k cross country race through the scenic fields of Waters Farm in Sutton. Join the USATF New England Grand Prix season opener on a spike friendly course with both open and masters divisions.

A 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco on August 23, 2026, with start and finish at the Fox Lane High School campus and a non-perishable food collection for the Mt. Kisco Food Pantry.

Ocean State Ultra is a loop trail event at Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, Rhode Island offering 100 mile, 12 hour and 6 hour races. The course uses 10 mile loops with trails, short pavement sections, and staffed aid stations.