Trail Running calendar near Chester 2026-2027

Experience a unique trail race through the Westmoreland Sanctuary where you choose your own path at the fork. Start and finish at Fox Lane High School for a memorable 5k adventure in Bedford.

A 5 mile loop run at the Cumberland Monastery with options to turn back early or add miles after the loop. The meeting point is behind the senior center where two trails join at the dirt parking lot and parking is ample.

Trail races of 60K, 30K and 15K take place at Red Wing Recreation Area in Lagrangeville NY. The 60K is four laps of a 15K loop with about 6500 ft of climb and on-course aid stations and post race food.

A five-race Monday evening cross country series at Wickham Park in Manchester CT, the 35th edition features roughly 2.4 to 2.6 mile courses, a discounted full-series entry, and proceeds supporting the Manchester High School Shoe Fund.

A point-to-point 5K run starting at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue and finishing at the Old Home Days grounds, featuring a shaded two-mile section on the Air Line Trail, shuttle transport to the start, evening bib pickup, and pre-regist..

A timed loop trail race at Putnam Memorial State Park on July 11, 2026. Runners repeat a 1.776 mile loop on carriage roads and short singletrack in 12, 6, or 3 hour formats.

Experience a midweek evening trail run through the diverse terrain of Bowdoin Park. This 5 mile race features a mix of grass and rocky trails with awards for top finishers and a food drive for the local pantry.

A memorial 5K run and walk at Owen Bell Park in Dayville CT that raises funds for a scholarship for Killingly Ag-Ed seniors. The day includes a 5K, a walk, and a kids fun run on off-road paths with possible trip hazards.

A 1 mile out and back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with a crushed gravel surface and hand timing. Held July 19, 2026 in East Granby in two waves with limited parking; proceeds benefit charities.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A trail race at Soapstone Mountain in Somers, CT featuring a 5.5 mile loop with six ascents, a cupless water stop, a 50 runner cap, and course sections that can be steep and rocky; organized by the Shenipsit Striders.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Muddy Dash Boston is a family-friendly 5K mud run at 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center on August 1, 2026, with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and an after-party with music and food.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

A seaside set of timed ultra-marathon events at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats with separate entry periods and fees.

A scenic 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, with live results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for early registrants. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood State Park.

Tappen Brook 5K on August 9, 2026 in Bridgewater, CT is a 3rd annual trail race on the new Bridgewater Town Park trails, featuring packed-dirt paths, gentle hills and views of Lake Lillinonah. The event is organized by local land trust and..

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

A community eight hour loop run at Crandall's Pavilion in Tolland, CT, organized by the Shenipsit Striders. The free event features repeated roughly 5K trail loops, potluck food, and an optional donation jar.