Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

The Run for the Pumpkins Trail Run, held in Westerly, Rhode Island at Bradford Preserve, is part of the WTAC Fall Race Series. This event features 5K and 10K trail races, along with a free 1K children's run for ages 10 and under. The courses highlight preserved town land and the Woody Hill Managemen..

The CFA Trail 5K & Children's Fun Run for Mental Health is a timed trail running event held at Deans Mill Farm in Stonington, Connecticut. Participants can choose between a 5K trail run or a fun run for children aged six and under. The race takes place amid beautiful fall foliage, offering a scenic..

The North Kingstown Firefighters Association Blazing Trail 5K is a trail run/walk event held at Ryan Park on Oakhill Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This scenic 5K course offers participants a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Ryan Park while supporting a good cause. Proceeds from the eve..

The Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K is a scenic autumn race held at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, NY, featuring courses through 300 acres of vineyard property. Participants can choose between a 5K and an 8K race, both on mostly flat, hard-packed dirt trails and short-cut grass, making the e..

The NipMuck Trail Marathon, held in Ashford, Connecticut, is a challenging 26.4-mile trail race along the scenic Nipmuck Trail. The course features diverse terrain including rocks, roots, mud, and wood bridges, offering a true test of trail running skills. Runners start at Perry Hill Road and naviga..

The Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race Series, including the Haystack Mountain Challenge, is held annually in Norfolk, Connecticut. The 12th edition features three trail race distances: a challenging 5K through Barbour Woods with scenic climbs and wetlands; a 10K that adds a tough loop summiting Haystack..

The Tesla Hertz Run is an ultramarathon event held in Rocky Point, New York, featuring multiple race distances including 150 miles, 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and 10 miles, with both daytime and nighttime options. The course is a scenic 10.48-mile loop through the pine barrens of Long Island, o..

Forbidden Forest 30 Hour Ultra Run takes place in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut, October 11-12, 2025. Runners choose a personal challenge on a 2.23-mile loop that weaves through roots, rocky terrain, and a standout hill dubbed "OMG." Competitors can tackle 26.2M, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100 Miles..

The Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k is a community-focused trail running event held at Gemstone Farm in Wilton, Connecticut. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this scenic 5k trail run welcomes participants of all abilities, encouraging runners and casual walkers alike to dress in sparkly attire and enjoy t..

The Never Stop Running Foundation Great Pumpkin Dash Trail 5K is a scenic trail run/walk held at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, this event features a 5K course that winds through shaded trails combining dirt roads and hard-packed surfaces with some sandy sp..

The Mohawk Mountain Race, held at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut, offers a challenging trail running experience with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The course features steep ascents and descents on ski mountain trails, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel,..

The Paine to Pain Trail Half-Marathon is a distinctive trail race held in Westchester County, New York, starting at the historic Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle and finishing at New Rochelle High School. This 13.1-mile single-loop course traverses the woods and trails of five different parks, o..

Mt. Tom Trail Race takes place in Mt. Tom State Park in Massachusetts, with parking at Bray Lake.The event offers multiple distances: a 25k solo, a 25k two-person relay, a 10k, and a 5k fun run/hike, all on rugged single-track trails within the park. The 25k course features about 3,600 feet of eleva..

The Tackle the Trail - Pomfret, CT will take place in Pomfret on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

United We Move Trailfest, held annually in Fall River, MA, takes place in the scenic Fall River Bioreserve. Participants can choose to walk, run, or ride on various courses: a 1.1-mile Tattapanum Trail or 5K walk; 5K or 10-mile runs on mixed terrain including paved, dirt, and grassy trails; and 10 o..

The Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race is a 3.5-mile trail run and walk held at Woodtick Recreation, 201 Nichols Road, Wolcott, Connecticut. The event takes place on the scenic and flat Mill Pond Trail, offering a pleasant course for participants. Hosted by the Wolcott Lions Club, the race benefits l..

The WWII Veterans Memorial Trail Weighted Race is a unique endurance event held in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on a 2.5-mile out-and-back rail trail featuring paved, gravel, and grass surfaces. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible while carrying weighted packs, with their s..

The Castle to River Run in Garrison, NY, is a scenic running event held in the historic Hudson Valley, featuring a half marathon and a 5K race, along with a kids fun run. The half marathon course winds through Hudson Highlands State Park, passing the historic Osborn Castle and offering a mix of sing..

The Bimblers Bluff 50K is an off-road trail race held in southern Connecticut, starting at Guilford Lakes School in Guilford. The course traverses several interconnected woodland preserves, featuring rolling forest roads and single-track trails that can be extremely rocky, offering a challenging tes..

FALL Run The Farm is a 5-mile trail race held at Muscoot Farm in Katonah/Somers, New York. Taking place on October 19, 2025, the event also includes two kids’ races for ages 7–12 and 6 & under. The race showcases Muscoot Park’s rural beauty, with a course set on woodland trails. After finishing, par..