Trail Running calendar near Hamden 2026-2027

Run for a cause at the Bruynswick Winery Run, a 6k cross-country race benefiting the Ulster County SPCA. Enjoy a scenic course at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge, with music, drinks, and a chance to meet shelter animals. Free children's da..

A spring 10K trail race on Block Island that mixes dirt roads, coastal tracks, rolling pastures and a steep double tiered climb near mile four. Packet pickup and registration take place at the Block Island School.

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.

A community event on May 9, 2026 featuring a Family Color Run and a 5K Trail Run at Hamden and New Haven YMCA locations. Registration runs from Feb 20 to May 8 with entry fees of $10 and $30; first 100 pre-registrants receive a Y giveaway.

Test your endurance on a 2.2 mile loop through the scenic Roosevelt Forest. This nine hour ultra event offers a supportive atmosphere for runners aiming to hit personal distance goals on classic New England trails.

A last person standing loop race on Ragged Mountain where runners repeat a roughly 3.11 mile loop and must finish each lap within one hour; entrants are eliminated if they fail to start or finish a lap, continuing until a single finisher re..

Tails & Trails State Forest Run in Pittsfield State Park on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop of single track, pine forests and mountain bike style trails while supporting local animal rescues.

Experience a scenic trail run through the meadows and forests of Muscoot Farm. Choose from the 5 mile course or youth races and receive vouchers to spend at the local farmers market.

A technical mountain trail event in Norvin Green State Park near West Milford, NJ, offering a 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler with substantial elevation gain, mandatory 50K gear, cupless aid stations and a one-dollar carbon offset added to regist..

Trail races at Soapstone Mountain in Stafford Springs, CT include a new half marathon and the Jerry Stage 6K Sampler. Courses run on the blue blazed Shenipsit Trail through Shenipsit Forest with on course aid for the half marathon.

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.

Trail marathon and 15-mile trail race at Bethpage State Park on May 17, 2026. Registration opens Feb 23 and a portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

A community campus race in East Haddam with a 1.75 mile loop, kids races on the soccer field, water stops and reused trophy awards. The course is mainly packed dirt with hills and a fast downhill finish.

A one-day return of the Somers Summer 5K on May 17, 2026 at Field Road Park; entry is free and registration runs from August 28, 2025 to May 16, 2026. Proceeds support improvements to the park fitness trail.

A four mile cross country race in Riverdale and Van Cortlandt Park with an informal kids fun run, finisher hat, awards for top finishers and masters, and post race refreshments; proceeds benefit the FDNY Foundation.

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.

Mine Hill Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile road race in Roxbury, Connecticut, with start and finish at Mine Hill Distillery. The course passes farms, fields and scenic vistas and includes a post-race gathering at the distillery.

A 4 mile out-and-back road and trail race in Forest Park, Queens on May 24, 2026, starting and finishing at Victory Field Track; entries capped at 500, guaranteed technical shirts for pre-registrants, custom medals for finishers and cash aw..

Six 5K cross country races take place at Van Cortlandt Park from May 28 to July 30, 2026, on the classic Tortoise and Hare course. The final three evenings include free half mile kids runs, weekly awards and post race raffles.

ENDURE is a Last Man Standing running event where participants complete a fixed loop every hour. The last runner standing wins, with a central hub for recovery and community. It's designed for all levels, from seasoned endurance athletes to..