Trail Running calendar near Fairfield 2026-2027

Hit the technical trails of Stokes State Forest at the Thunder Chicken Squatch Jamboree. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 17-mile challenge on rocky, rooted singletrack. The event honors military service with a special discount and features a fest..

Explore the new trails of Bridgewater Town Park at the Tappen Brook 5K. This community trail run on August 9, 2026, offers a scenic course through woodlands with views of Lake Lillinonah. Participants receive a gift, and top finishers win p..

Join an 8-hour celebration run on a 5K trail loop in Tolland, CT. Earn raffle tickets for each loop and enjoy a community potluck. All participants receive a special 50th-anniversary gift.

Explore the varied trails of Fahnestock State Park in New York with a choice of 50K, 25K, or 5.5-mile races. The event includes course support, a post-race meal, and supports park conservation through its non-profit organizer.

Run the Jug End Loop Ultra in the scenic Jug End State Reservation. Choose between a 4.2-mile race or a 6-hour ultramarathon on a challenging loop trail. All finishers receive a handmade ceramic mug, and the event supports local charities.

Experience a scenic 5k trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic featuring views of Clark Pond and natural woodland terrain.

Explore the scenic Shawangunk Ridge on a rugged 70-mile trail. Choose from three distances: a 70-miler, 30-miler, or half marathon. This unsupported event celebrates the preserved beauty of the 'Gunks' mountains.

A mixed-surface trail event at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange offering distances from 5K up to 50M, with aid stations roughly every three miles and course maps available.

Explore the singletrack of Macedonia Brook State Park in Connecticut. Choose from 12K, 25K, or 50K distances on a course featuring climbs, technical trails, and the famous viewpoint atop Cobble Mountain. Enjoy a post-race celebration with f..

A corporate team 5k run and walk on Manhattan's Pier 84. The event features a scenic out-and-back course along the Hudson River Park, followed by a festive post-race party with awards, music, and food. It's designed as a summer office gathe..

Join the Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run on September 15, 2026 in Westerly, Rhode Island, a free 3 mile beach run honoring a beloved local runner. Enjoy a scenic low tide out and back along Westerly Town Beach with friends and family.

The Wild Goose Trail Festival is a multi-day trail running event in New Jersey's Wawayanda State Park. It features distances from a kids' mile to a 100-miler with a generous 36-hour cutoff. The weekend includes free camping, pre-race panels..

The Hook Mountain Ultra is a demanding 50-mile or 27-mile trail race in Upper Nyack, NY. The course features repeated loops with significant climbs, ridge running, and scenic Hudson River views. It includes full aid station support and has..

The Where the Pavement Ends trail race offers a technical 4.25-mile single loop or an 8-mile double loop through the Hemlock Hills. It's part of the multi-race Trail Mix Series. Both races start and finish at the Lake Windwing ballfields in..

Run a scenic 5K trail race through 300 acres of natural terrain at Winding Trails in Farmington. Compete for age group awards and the local Lee Chisholm Award on a course surrounding Walton Pond.

The Gardiner Dump Run offers 5k and 10k trail races through the scenic Riverbend Trails. The course winds along wooded hillsides and fields near the Wallkill River. Day-of registration is available, and the event features a sneaker recyclin..

IronHike Endurance Series runs October 1 to October 4, 2026 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall CT. The series offers multiple ultra trail events from about 61 miles to 152 miles with large elevation gains and run, hike or walk options.

This 24-hour trail challenge in Cornwall, CT, covers over 28 miles and 13,685 feet of elevation gain. Participants can run, hike, or walk the double marathon distance or tackle it as a relay.

The Run for the Pumpkins Trail Run will take place in Westerly on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run an 8K or 5K through the autumn scenery of Pindar Vineyards on a flat trail course. Your entry includes chip timing, a tech shirt, and a post race party with wine, music, and food. The event supports the NY Cancer Foundation.