Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

This 50k trail run connects Connecticut's technical Regicides and Quinnipiac Trails. The challenging out-and-back course features significant climbing and a strict 10-hour cutoff. The event does not allow pacers or crews and enforces interm..

Experience a trail run or walk through the campus of The Hartsbrook School in Hadley. Choose between a 5k or a 1 mile race on natural terrain while supporting local land stewardship and agricultural education programs.

Trail races in Lyme, Connecticut offering a 9.2 mile loop and a 3 mile sprint on Mount Archer trails. Chip timed and rain or shine, with 100% of proceeds donated to local emergency services.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

Experience a fast and flowing trail race through the scenic Watuppa Reservation. Choose between 10K, 30K, and 50K distances on a course featuring smooth single track and grassy fire lanes.

A dual-event day featuring a Family Color Run and a 5K Trail Run on May 9, 2026, in Hamden, CT. The first 100 to pre-register get a special giveaway, with water stations available for all participants.

Experience the varied landscapes of Block Island with a 10K course featuring coastal tracks and rolling pastures. Running through diverse terrain this spring event includes a steep double tiered climb and views of the Atlantic.

Experience the eighth annual Spring Fling 600 trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper. Choose between a 6 mile race or a 10 hour challenge to complete as many loops as possible on a scenic three mile course.

The Free Spirit 50K is a scenic ultra on the dirt roads of Leyden, Massachusetts. The route passes historic farms, forests, and a vintage covered bridge, offering a classic New England countryside experience.

Run or walk a 5k on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail in Franklin. This event supports the development of an abandoned rail bed into a multi use path connecting local communities.

Celebrate the eighth annual Trillium Spring 5K in Canton or participate virtually from anywhere. Join over 500 runners at the brewery to support Girls on the Run Greater Boston with races for adults and children.

Two trail races, a new half marathon and a 6k sampler, weave through the scenic Shenipsit State Forest past the Soapstone Mountain tower. The event supports local trail stewardship. A cupless race, it's organized by the nonprofit Shenipsit..

Run a 3.5-mile trail race in Wolcott, CT. The event supports the local cross country teams. Your entry includes access to the CT Food Truck Battles Festival afterward.

Experience a unique trail race on Cathleen Stone Island in the Boston Harbor. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and a chip timed run followed by dinner and drinks to support science education for Boston youth.

Experience a refreshing spring trail run or walk through the scenic paths of Blydenburgh County Park. Enjoy a 5K course featuring dirt roads and wooded trails followed by delicious refreshments and professional finish line photos.

Test yourself on a challenging and scenic Connecticut half marathon. The course winds past farms and over historic bridges, finishing at a local distillery. Enjoy a post race celebration with food, drinks, and music.

Experience a scenic trail race through the historic Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands. Choose from four distances featuring grassy farm paths and forested trails including a climb up Noanet Peak.

Experience a timed 5K trail race through the scenic meadows and woods of Coogan Farm in Mystic. Enjoy post race festivities with animal ambassadors and support local environmental conservation at this inaugural event.

A scenic 2.5 mile off-road run or walk around Horn Pond paired with a festival at Ice House Park featuring food trucks, a DJ, raffles, kids activities, and over 25 local mental health and substance use providers.

The IronHike Spring Endurance Series is a multi day mountain challenge in Connecticut. Choose from six timed events, from a 12 hour hike to an 84 hour ultra, all with massive elevation gain. Participants can go solo or team up in the unique..