Trail Running calendar near East Thompson 2025-2026

Take on the Fall Fling 400 at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT on Nov 22, 2025. Choose a unique 400 minute loop endurance challenge or a 4 mile two lap trail race through wooded single track and rolling hills.

Challenge yourself on a hilly 5K at Melrose High School's home cross country course in Melrose, MA while supporting the school's XC teams. Expect rugged terrain, post race snacks, and lively local race day energy.

Join the Novemberfest Race in Nashua for a scenic 4 mile loop through Mine Falls Park, followed by a lively post race party and raffle at Martha's Exchange. Community focused and fun, the event benefits the Nashua Children's Home.

Hit the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot at Brooksvale Park in Hamden for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs that are friendly to runners and walkers. Enjoy swag and maple bacon donuts while supporting park trails and a local food drive.

Tackle a rolling 8K through the West Hartford Reservoir at the Hartford Track Club 8K Cross Country Challenge on Nov 23, 2025. Enjoy trails, gravel and scenic views as runners vie for age group honors in a fast, fun fall race.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Join a scenic road and rail trail run with prizes for top finishers. Route may change for weather and the event will be canceled if it snows. Entry is donation based; proceeds benefit a local dog rescue and community theater.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the F.I.T. Turkey Trot Trail Race in Cumberland, Rhode Island on November 27. Choose from 5K, 5 Mile, combo, multilap or a Kids Race and earn a unique finisher medal.

Run or walk this Thanksgiving on a scenic 5k trail around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott with medals, swag and timed results. Enjoy pre race stretching and free post race yoga, family and dog friendly, with proceeds supporting EndoFound.

Run or walk the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Chesterfield Gorge with a scenic trail 5k, family walk and kids race along the Westfield River. Finishers earn a baked cookie medal and can enjoy a potluck, with proceeds to Hilltown Land Trust.

Take on the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park on December 6 with 4 hour or 8 hour timed options of repeated out and back laps to the park observation tower. Enjoy the scenic climb, earn a finisher medal, and support the park.

Take on the TARC Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells with 8, 32 and 40 mile Skyline Trail loops featuring roots, climbs and occasional Boston skyline views. Limited spots, cupless aid and winter trail conditions make this a true test for expe..

Take on the scenic Mount Hood golf course in Melrose with a 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk, limited to 250 entrants. Enjoy varied terrain, nutcracker awards and post race pasta while supporting local schools and Housing Families..

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill: eat a taco then run a 1 mile loop, repeating it ten times for a fun, quirky challenge. Medals for finishers and proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Seth's Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield is a friendly challenge of up to ten 5K loops. You have seven hours to run as many laps as you like, grab event schwag and a t shirt, and enjoy the social ultrarunning vibe.

TARCtic Frozen Yeti brings winter trail racing to Hale Education in Westwood, MA on Feb 7 and 8, 2026. Choose a rugged 30 hour endurance challenge or a scenic 15 mile loop and tackle snowy trails under starlight.

Join Ramsey's Run, a scenic 5k trail run through the woods in Kingston MA on Saturday March 14, 2026. This memorial event honors a Class of 2023 student and raises funds for a scholarship established by the family.

Experience scenic wooded loops and pondside views at TARC To Hale and Back in Westwood MA, choose a 6 Hour challenge or a 3.5 Mile loop. The trail mixes singletrack and fire road, features one aid station and is cupless so bring your own bo..

Run a scenic 16 miles on the Nipmuck Trail in Union Connecticut, out and back to the Boston Hollow turnaround through Yale Myers Forest. Field is capped at 100 and proceeds benefit local trail groups.

Tackle the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT on March 29, 2026 with 25K and 50K options across rugged singletrack and big climbs. Expect steep scrambles, more than 3,000 feet of gain per loop, cupless aid s..