Trail Running calendar near Hamden 2026-2027

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

A family-friendly 5K mud run on August 1, 2026 at 508 INTL- Adventure Sports Center with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party, and a post-race festival.

A one day obstacle race and wellness festival in Long Island City on August 1, 2026 featuring a one block mystery course with 20 obstacles plus workouts and wellness activities.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

A forested 5K on August 9, 2026 at Bridgewater Town Park featuring new trails, modest hills, participation gifts, and prizes for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.

A free 8-hour trail event in Tolland, CT where runners complete as many 3-mile loops on a marked 5K-ish course as they like, with provided food and a potluck.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options with on-course aid and a post-race meal.

Experience a community trail run through Elm Ridge Park benefiting the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Library. This event features a two loop trail course for adults and a fun medal race for kids.

A chip-timed 5K run/walk at Brimfield Winery on a two-lap grass course with hills, race swag, a wine pour, and age group awards; a one-lap 1.5 mile division is available.

An eight mile trail run on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path beside the Ashokan Reservoir in West Hurley, NY, limited to 100 runners with age-group awards and a commemorative item for early registrants.

A timed six hour loop event on Aug 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA with repeated 4.2 mile laps and a 0.75 mile final loop.

A 5K cross country race at Waters Farm in Sutton Massachusetts that opens the USATF New England XC Grand Prix series. Separate men's and women's open races, on site registration, and a post race awards ceremony.

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

Ocean State Ultra in West Greenwich, Rhode Island (August 29–30, 2026) offers a 100 mile race with a 34 hour limit plus 12 and 6 hour loop events; registration runs March 30 to August 17, 2026.

A 50K trail race in Forest Park Queens featuring 12 laps of a 2.5 mile loop with about 300 feet of climb per lap and a published 8 hour cutoff.