Trail Running calendar near Hamden 2026-2027

Run or walk through the scenic orchards of New Paltz at this chip timed 5k event featuring homemade donuts and fresh cider for all finishers.

The Brookhaven Trail 15K and 4 Mile runs explore the varied paths of Brookhaven State Park. This cupless event is capped at 250 runners and includes awards, refreshments, and supports veterans and local food banks.

A five-week open-course trail running series in Poughkeepsie, NY, presented by Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie and powered by HOKA. Limited to 65 participants; registration runs March 18 to April 20, 2026 with a $60 fee.

A women only trail running event at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, Connecticut on April 25, 2026, organized by Steep Endurance to raise awareness of trail running for women. Entry fees are listed between $30 and $80.

A student run community event on April 25, 2026 at MacDuffie School in Granby, MA featuring a flat cross country 5K and an optional Color Run, with 100% of proceeds going to Dakin Humane Society.

A spring trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026 offering a 10K course with entry by lottery. The $56 registration fee includes park entry and the race is USATF sanctioned; dogs are not allowed to run in the event.

Try the Trail is a youth trail run for ages 4 to 16 at Katonah Memorial Park. Kids can choose between a half-mile or one-mile course on scenic, easy-to-follow trails. It's a family-friendly event focused on outdoor activity.

Experience a technical 5 mile trail run through 250 acres of scenic green space in Killingworth. Navigate rocky terrain and elevation shifts at the Deer Lake Outdoor Center with awards for multiple age categories.

An ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park featuring an initial flat lap plus ten cross country loops, stocked aid stations, drop bag access, and finisher awards including a medal, singlet, meal and post race beer.

A 12 mile technical out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range near Amherst, MA, with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Rocky singletrack ridgelines, two manned water stations, and registration currently shows full with a waitlist.

The A Run to Remember will take place in Red Hook on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Rock The Ridge is a fundraising trail event at Mohonk Preserve on May 2, 2026. Options include a 50 mile ultra, a 26.2 mile trail marathon and relay teams, with proceeds supporting conservation and education.

Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park on May 2, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 50K over singletrack with technical sections, rolling climbs, tree cover, rocky and muddy terrain and occasional stream crossings.

Run a flat one mile course in Van Cortlandt Park while wearing your own inflatable costume. This unique Bronx event supports charity and takes place during a local ultramarathon for a high energy atmosphere.

Celebrate National Truffle Day with a chocolate themed trail run at Giddings Park. This event features a three loop 5K for all ages and a kids fun run to support Franklin Elementary School programs.

A technical trail half and full marathon at University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY on May 3, 2026, featuring steep, exposed climbs and substantial elevation gain with official aid stations and strict cut-off times.

A technical out and back 50K on New Haven blue trails with about 6,350 feet of climbing, strict time cutoffs, no crews or pacers, and multiple aid stations including water only stops.

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.

This community trail run on Clausland Mountain honors caregivers and supports mental health and sobriety causes. Participants take on a 3.75-mile historic course, receiving a medal in an event focused on gathering, not competition.