Trail Running calendar near Chester 2026-2027

A 12 mile technical out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range near Amherst, MA, with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Rocky singletrack ridgelines, two manned water stations, and registration currently shows full with a waitlist.

Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park on May 2, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 50K over singletrack with technical sections, rolling climbs, tree cover, rocky and muddy terrain and occasional stream crossings.

Celebrate National Truffle Day with a chocolate themed trail run at Giddings Park. This event features a three loop 5K for all ages and a kids fun run to support Franklin Elementary School programs.

A technical trail half and full marathon at University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY on May 3, 2026, featuring steep, exposed climbs and substantial elevation gain with official aid stations and strict cut-off times.

A technical out and back 50K on New Haven blue trails with about 6,350 feet of climbing, strict time cutoffs, no crews or pacers, and multiple aid stations including water only stops.

Experience a trail run or walk through the campus of The Hartsbrook School in Hadley. Choose between a 5k or a 1 mile race on natural terrain while supporting local land stewardship and agricultural education programs.

Trail races in Lyme, Connecticut offering a 9.2 mile loop and a 3 mile sprint on Mount Archer trails. Chip timed and rain or shine, with 100% of proceeds donated to local emergency services.

Trail races at Watuppa Reservation in Fall River on May 9, 2026, featuring grassy fire lanes, winding single track and aid stations each lap. Distances offered are 10K, 30K and 50K.

A spring 10K trail race on Block Island with varied terrain including dirt roads, stone walls, coastal track views, and a steep double tiered climb near mile four. Start and finish are at the Block Island School.

Experience the eighth annual Spring Fling 600 trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper. Choose between a 6 mile race or a 10 hour challenge to complete as many loops as possible on a scenic three mile course.

A community event on May 9, 2026 featuring a Family Color Run and a 5K Trail Run at Hamden and New Haven YMCA locations. Registration runs from Feb 20 to May 8 with entry fees of $10 and $30; first 100 pre-registrants receive a Y giveaway.

Test your endurance on a 2.2 mile loop through the scenic Roosevelt Forest. This nine hour ultra event offers a supportive atmosphere for runners aiming to hit personal distance goals on classic New England trails.

A last person standing loop race on Ragged Mountain where runners repeat a roughly 3.11 mile loop and must finish each lap within one hour; entrants are eliminated if they fail to start or finish a lap, continuing until a single finisher re..

Run or walk a 5k on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail in Franklin. This event supports the development of an abandoned rail bed into a multi use path connecting local communities.

Experience a scenic trail run through the meadows and forests of Muscoot Farm. Choose from the 5 mile course or youth races and receive vouchers to spend at the local farmers market.

Trail races at Soapstone Mountain in Stafford Springs, CT include a new half marathon and the Jerry Stage 6K Sampler. Courses run on the blue blazed Shenipsit Trail through Shenipsit Forest with on course aid for the half marathon.

Run a 3.5-mile trail race in Wolcott, CT. The event supports the local cross country teams. Your entry includes access to the CT Food Truck Battles Festival afterward.

Join this adventure based event in Barrington featuring a 1.5 mile neighborhood loop and an accessible adaptive course. This family focused run includes electronic timing and performance shirts for the first 1,000 participants.

Trail marathon and 15-mile trail race at Bethpage State Park on May 17, 2026. Registration opens Feb 23 and a portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

A community campus race in East Haddam with a 1.75 mile loop, kids races on the soccer field, water stops and reused trophy awards. The course is mainly packed dirt with hills and a fast downhill finish.