Trail Running calendar near Hamden 2026-2027

Run or walk a 5K through the orchards of Brooklyn Cider House. Registration includes a cider glass, donut, and finisher medal. The event is open to all ages and welcomes dogs and strollers.

Two trail races on April 19, 2026 at Brookhaven State Park in Wading River: a 15K and a 4 mile course through single track, fire trails, sandy sections and woodlands, run as a cupless event with age group awards and charity support.

A women’s-only trail running event at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield offering a runnable 5K loop, 10K, and a 4 hour looped challenge; the race includes finisher medals, top-3 awards, post-race refreshments, and a cupless sustainability policy.

Leatherman's Loop is a 10k trail race at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026. Entry is by lottery and the race is USATF sanctioned; registration includes the park entry fee.

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 out and back trail race on the Holyoke Ridge near Amherst MA featuring technical singletrack, over 3,500 feet of ascent, a 500 runner cap and a waitlist when full.

A Run to Remember in Red Hook NY features 5K and 10K trail races plus a 5K walk on May 2, 2026. Courses run through meadows, forest, orchards and berry patches and cash prizes are awarded.

A fundraising trail event in the Shawangunk Mountains on May 2, 2026 offering a 50 mile Ultra Marathon, a 26.2 mile Trail Marathon and two to four person relays. Proceeds support Mohonk Preserve conservation, education and stewardship.

Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park near New York City on May 2, 2026, featuring 10K, half marathon and 50K options across singletrack with rocky, rooted, and forested sections offering occasional views.

A technical trail event near Beacon, NY on May 3, 2026 offering half and full courses with steep exposed climbs, significant elevation gain, aid stations, limited on-site camping, and a participant shirt and finisher item.

The The Blue 2 Blue Challenge will take place in Woodbridge on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

A trail event at The Hartsbrook School in Hadley featuring a 5K Dandelion Dash and a 1 mile Mushroom Mile. Proceeds support school land stewardship and a virtual 5K option is offered.

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 community trail event on May 9, 2026 in Orangeburg NY offering looped courses of 3.75, 7.5, and 11.25 miles to support Rex Runs Kindly and NAMI of Rockland, with aid stations and participant T shirt and medal.

Hit the trails in Pittsfield State Forest for the Tails & Trails run, supporting local animal rescues. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 5-mile distances on a scenic course through pine woods and past boulders. Camping is available onsite for a full..

A spring trail event at Muscoot Farm featuring a *5 mile* race plus two kids races by age group; participants receive Farm Bucks for the farmers market and shirts are available by pre-order. Service dogs only; no other dogs permitted.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park offering 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler routes over boulder fields and river crossings. The 50K requires specific gear and has multiple aid stations and course maps via GAIA GPS.

A new Soapstone Mountain Half Marathon debuts in 2026 alongside the Jerry Stage 6K. Both are trail races in Shenipsit Forest starting at Reddington Rock Riding Club, organized by the Shenipsit Striders with proceeds to trail stewardship gro..

A *3.5 mile* trail run/walk at Woodtick Recreation Area in Wolcott, CT on May 17, 2026. Proceeds support the Wolcott Cross Country Teams and participants receive a free entry to the CT Food Truck Battles Festival.

A community 5K trail run at Blydenburgh County Park on May 23, 2026, with in-person and virtual options, a free Kiddie Dash, on-site hydration and refreshments, parking guidance, and proceeds supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation.