Trail Running calendar near Hamden 2026-2027

Experience a single loop marathon or half marathon on historic carriage roads in the Rockefeller State Preserve. Enjoy views of the Hudson River and stone bridges on a course with no pavement or cars.

A trail 10k at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation plus a November virtual 100k challenge, with race results, photos, and a custom finisher woodallion for 100k finishers.

USATF Long Island hosts Open, Masters and Para Athletic cross country championships over an 8K course on November 8, 2026. Online registration is closed.

Experience a seasonal 5K trail run or walk through the scenic paths of Bethpage State Park. This family event features local refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere for participants of all abilities.

Trail race at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT, offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on technical, hilly single-track trails with finisher medals, podium awards and a $600 half-marathon time bonus.

A trail race at Burlingame State Park in Charlestown on November 15, 2026, offering 4-mile and 8-mile courses around Watchaug Pond. It is the first race in the WTAC fall trail series with multi-race registration discounts.

A trail half marathon in Roosevelt Forest using eight 1.64 mile loops to total 13.1 miles. The event includes pavilion aid each loop, a book drive with Books4Everyone, costume prizes, podium awards, and participant swag.

Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT feature a timed 400 minute loop event and a 4 mile two lap race on a roughly two mile wooded course. The event includes an aid station, chip timing, and finisher medals.

A Thanksgiving morning trail run supporting endometriosis research. Choose a run or walk on the 3.5-mile Mill Pond Trail, followed by complimentary yoga. All participants get a finisher medal and swag bag.

Celebrate the holiday at the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk. This event offers a scenic course through Inwood Hill for participants of all abilities to enjoy a morning of fitness and community.

An annual Roxbury Road Runners charity race held on Thanksgiving Day, with proceeds supporting the Roxbury Scholarship Foundation and the Roxbury Ambulance Association. Results for the race are published as part of the club series.

Enjoy a post holiday run or walk through the scenic trails of Bethpage State Park. Participants earn themed swag and enjoy refreshments from local partners at this festive 5K event.

Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Experience a unique 5K trail run at Belmont Lake State Park where the focus is on luck rather than speed. Enjoy a chance to win cash prizes and refreshments at the finish line during this late November event.

A trail running event at Sleeping Giant State Park on December 5, 2026, using the park's varied trails and scenic viewpoints. Organized by Steep Endurance with entry fees listed between 50 and 80 USD.

A 5K trail event through Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT on Dec 19, 2026, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Holiday costumes are allowed, awards recognize the fastest three men and women, and proceeds benefit local organizations.

A 5K trail run and free kiddie fun run at Bethpage State Park with a virtual option, a good luck clover shirt for participants, and post race refreshments including beer for those 21 and over.

A 5K trail run and free kiddie run at Bethpage State Park that starts on a polo field and moves onto soft, scenic trails. Virtual entries are accepted and donations support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A 123 mile point to point ultramarathon across Connecticut featuring about 57 miles of trail, a 36 hour cutoff, solo and relay options, and belt buckles for 200K finishers.

Trail races at Sleeping Giant Park in Hamden, CT offering a 25K loop with 3K+ vertical and a 50K two loop option. The course features technical singletrack, steep rock scrambles, aid stations, and finisher medals.