Trail Running calendar near Chester 2026-2027

A 5K trail and obstacle run on the 400 acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford CT, featuring 24 obstacles and a festival area with vendors, live music, and food trucks, supporting the Gaylord Sports Association.

Experience a scenic evening run on a flat paved loop around Rockland Lake. This chip timed half marathon features sunset views, frequent aid stations, and custom finisher medals only 45 minutes north of NYC.

Six hours of looped trail running at Ansonia Nature Center on Saturday June 13, 2026. The course uses roughly 1.9 mile singletrack laps with about 170 feet of elevation gain per lap and is limited to 69 runners.

Trail races of 50k, 30k and 10k through western Massachusetts hill towns on single track and dirt roads, held in partnership with Franklin Land Trust and featuring aid stations, first aid and locally produced awards.

A Last Human Standing trail race near Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, RI. Runners repeat the same loop each hour and must complete each lap within 60 minutes to remain in the field until only one athlete remains.

A trail 5K and 10K at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on June 13 featuring mixed single-track and carriage-road terrain, water stations, finish-line food and music, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

A community event at Camp Edey on June 13, 2026 featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile family walk, Family Day activities, race amenities, and age-group awards to benefit Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.

A community 5K at Hampshire Regional High School combining paved roads and technical wooded trails, plus a one mile fun run around campus; post race refreshments and awards are provided.

Trail races at Mansfield Hollow State Park: a roughly 15.7 mile out and back on the Nipmuck Trail and a new 5K trail loop. Proceeds support Connecticut trail stewardship groups.

A community 5K trail run, walk, and hike at Eisenhower Park in Milford on June 14, 2026, on a high school cross country course. The event supports the Milford Rotary and Beth El Center and includes music, water, snacks, awards, and T shirts..

A morning trail run at Gay City State Park on June 20, 2026, offering 8 mile, 5 mile and 3 mile races. The 8 mile joins regional trail series and includes team competition with prize money.

A 5K through Camp Jewell’s roads and wooded trails including a covered bridge, plus a free one mile kids run. Pre entry is $30 before June 6 and increases to $35 afterward.

A three-race summer trail series at West Hill Dam featuring well-marked wooded single and double-track trails, limited fields, age-group prizes, and a portion of fees donated to local food pantries.

Test your endurance at Roosevelt Forest on a 2.1 mile loop featuring classic New England terrain. Complete as many laps as you wish over 33 hours or aim for the 100 mile buckle in this intimate 50 runner event.

A 12-hour timed loop event in Hamden, CT on a 4.25 mile course with 500 feet of gain per loop. Options include marathon, 50K, and 50 mile attempts, with proceeds supporting the Brooksvale Gift Fund.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre, MA on June 27 and 28, 2026 with Sprint, Super, and kids races, plus an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

A night 5K at Lakeside Park with mixed trail terrain, reflective markers, and required personal lighting; finishes receive handmade medals and proceeds benefit the Pawling Recreation Department.

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.

The Red Wing Trail Challenge in Lagrangeville, NY on July 5, 2026 offers 60K, 30K and 15K trail races with substantial elevation gain. The event includes aid stations, an interactive course map, on course fuel and post race food and drinks.

A point to point 5K in East Hampton beginning at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue with shuttle transport from Center School. Bib pick-up is at Center School gym and awards are presented by age group after the race.