Trail Running calendar near East Hampton 2025-2026

Seth’s Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield on December 20 invites runners to tackle between one 5K loop and the full ten loop 50K in a festive, low key winter setting. Enjoy scenic roads and trails, event swag and a seven hour limit.

Join a friendly, informal 5 to 10k run or snowshoe on a roughly 10k course with loaner snowshoes available. Bring a spare pair to share, enjoy light refreshments, and team up for bragging rights and a shared baked treat.

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Join the Frozen Heart 900, a free grassroots winter loop in Rockfall CT where runners take on a 15 hour challenge around a 2.2 mile trail loop. Self supported format with a heated meeting room for warming, so bring headlamps and carpool.

Run the Never Stop Running Foundation 4 Leaf Clover 5K at Bethpage State Park on March 8 2026 for a scenic trail 5K across grassy polo fields and winding soft trails. Family friendly with a kids run, virtual race and refreshments.

Run or walk a scenic two loop 5K through Osprey's Dominion vineyards, then toast with wine themed swag including a soft tee, collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper. Family friendly and chip timed.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

Test your trail skills on the Northern Nipmuck Trail Race, a rugged 16 mile out and back through Yale Myers Forest and Boston Hollow with technical terrain and serious climbing. Limited to 100 entrants, proceeds support local trails.

Tackle rugged singletrack and steep rock scrambles at the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs in Hamden CT on March 29, 2026. Choose a challenging 25K loop or a double 50K and enjoy aid stations, medals and post race food and drinks.

Join CT123 on April 4, 2026, a point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut that blends trails and backroads for a challenging spring adventure. Solo and relay entries welcome and 200K finishers earn a commemorative belt buckle.

Join the Bunny Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park for a family friendly run starting on a grassy polo field and winding onto scenic soft trails. In person and virtual entries plus a free kiddie run support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

Run a scenic 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.

Join Run for the Rescue on April 11, 2026 for a scenic 5K through Blydenburgh County Park with on site and virtual options. Tackle varied trails, enjoy post race refreshments, and support Last Chance Animal Rescue.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a family friendly outing with a 5k, 4k Jay Walk and a 200 meter Kids Dash. Race on scenic wooded, hilly school trails and finish at the track.

Tackle wooded trails at the Farm & Forest All Terrain 5K and Hog Wild Kids Fun Run in Stamford, CT on April 12, 2026. Family friendly and community focused, this race raises funds for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

Run the scenic Shore2Shore trail event from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park on Apr 18, 2026, with 25K and 50K options along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail. Well stocked aid stations, shuttle service and a logo shirt make for a memora..

Take on rugged Traprock at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on April 18, 2026 with 17K one loop or 50K three loop options. Expect rolling, technical single track and rocky trails; bring your own cup for this cupless, chip timed race.

Join the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield CT for 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge open to women and non binary runners. Enjoy scenic trails, finisher medals, post race snacks and a welcoming community vibe.

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races on April 26, 2026 in Kent CT with 100K, 50 mile and 50K options around scenic Lake Waramaug. Flat rolling loops, four aid stations and finisher swag make this a rewarding spring ultra.

Enjoy a spring 10k trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026, winding through scenic park trails. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026, perfect for trail runners seeking a well organized challenge.