Trail Running calendar near Farmington 2026-2027

Trail races in Upton State Forest include a 10.5K loop and a 13.1 mile half marathon run as two laps. Aid stations are spaced about every 3 miles and post race offerings include fire pits, hot soup and hot chocolate.

Trail races at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT offering 10K, half and marathon on technical single track with significant elevation. Finisher medals, awards and a cash bonus for fast half marathoners.

A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.

A trail half marathon in Roosevelt Forest featuring eight laps of a 1.64 mile wooded loop with roots, rocks, and rolling terrain. The event includes a book drive, costume prizes, event swag, and podium awards for top finishers.

A trail event at YMCA Camp Sloper on November 21, 2026, offering a 400 minute timed loop option and a two mile two lap race, with chip timing, a central aid station, and proceeds supporting local organizations.

A community Thanksgiving trail event on 11/26/2026 at Mill Pond Way Trail with a 3.5 mile run or walk, chip timing, post race yoga for participants, free water and snacks, and proceeds benefiting endometriosis research.

Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Challenge yourself on the historic Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park. Choose between 4 or 8 hours to complete as many 3.3 mile loops as possible on this scenic gravel path to the Observation Tower.

A forest trail 5K in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, CT on December 19, 2026, where participants may run, jog, hike, or walk in costume. Awards go to the three fastest men and women and all finishers receive a commemorative item.

A 5K trail run and walk at Bethpage State Park with a free kiddie run and virtual option. On-course hydration, post-race refreshments, age-group recognition, and proceeds support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A spring trail out-and-back on the Nipmuck Trail near Bigelow Hollow, advertised as 16 miles on technical, blazed singletrack with minimal aid and limited parking; proceeds support local trail stewardship.

A community 5K run and free kiddie run on the soft trails of Bethpage State Park, supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation. The event includes in-person and virtual options, refreshments, bib mailing, and age-group recognition.

A 123-mile point-to-point ultramarathon across Connecticut combining roughly 57 miles of trails with paved backroads, a 36-hour cutoff, relay options, aid stations, on-course medical support, and finish awards including a buckle and event s..

A mountain trail event at Harriman State Park on April 3, 2027 offering a half marathon, a 10K and a 10K ruck on rugged technical trails with significant elevation gain. Entry is capped at 400 and proceeds support trail maintenance.

Trail races at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, CT offering 25K and 50K loops. The 25K has 3,000 plus feet of vertical gain and varied terrain from carriage roads to steep rock scrambles, with aid stations and postrace food available.

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY with mixed trail surfaces, dog friendly rules, on site amenities, live results and proceeds supporting Last Chance Animal Rescue.

A women only trail race at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield CT offering 5K, 10K and a 4 hour loop option. The event features finisher medals, podium awards, post race food and supports a local non profit.

A spring 10K trail race in Cross River NY on April 25 2027, organized by Leatherman's Loop Races. Entry is by lottery with registration Jan 8 to Jan 11 2027 and the $58 fee includes the park entry.

Camp Mountain Laurel offers a family color run plus a 5K trail run and 5K trail walk at Hamden/North Haven YMCA and New Haven YMCA Youth Center on May 8, 2027; registration opens Feb 19 and first 100 pre-registrants receive a giveaway.