Trail Running calendar near Fairfield 2026-2027

Experience the technical singletrack trails of Stokes State Forest at this inclusive trail party featuring 5K, 10K, and 17 mile options for runners and hikers of all paces.

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 Stratford’s dirty day on the beach at this 5k obstacle race featuring 18+ challenges through sand and water to support the Sterling Community Center.

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

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.

The City Challenge Race returns for its 12th year on the Jersey City waterfront. This is the only event of 2026, featuring a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course with over 20 unique challenges. Participants receive finisher medals, professiona..

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

Experience the rugged beauty of northwest Connecticut at Macedonia Brook State Park. Featuring single track trails and views of the Catskill Mountains, this event offers 12K, 25K, and 50K distances for trail runners.

The Corporate Fun Run Pier 84 Manhattan will take place in New York on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.

Experience the technical terrain of Cockaponsett State Forest with 4 and 9 mile trail races. Navigate hills and rocky paths in Chester to support PanCAN and the Blue Blazed Trail Race series.

The Caldwell Cougar Chase 5K and 8K will take place in Woodland Park on Friday 25 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

The Front Runners New York Cross Country 5K will take place in Bronx County on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.