Trail Running calendar near Niantic 2025-2026

We have found 56 Trailruns within 80 miles of Niantic. See below where and when you can find the races.

The TARC Blue Hills Skyline Trail Run is a challenging 12K race set in the scenic Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. Participants will tackle approximately 2,300 feet of elevation gain on a rugged course featuring rocky terrain, steep climbs, and technical descents, all while enjoying..

Last Human Standing in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, is a unique endurance running event held on private property near the Big River Management Area. Participants race on a looped course, each lap requiring completion within 60 minutes to continue. The race begins at 10 AM, with subsequent laps star..

The Summer Solstice Trail Run is an early morning trail running event held at Gay City State Park in Hebron, Connecticut. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three race distances: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 8 miles. The 8-mile race is part of the 2025 Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series and the USATF-CT..

The Woodland Trail Series, hosted by Tri-Valley Front Runners, is a well-established trail running event held at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Celebrating its 27th year, the series features three races on different dates in June, July, and August, with distances of approximately 5, 4.6,..

The Centurion Ultra Trail Event, held in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut, is a challenging endurance race featuring a 2.5-mile loop with 193 feet of elevation gain per lap through classic New England terrain. Participants can choose between two race options: running as many miles as possibl..

The Brooksvale 12-Hour is an endurance running event held in Hamden, Connecticut, featuring a challenging 4.25-mile loop with 500 feet of elevation gain. Participants can choose to run distances ranging from a marathon (six loops) to a 50k (eight loops), or aim for 50 miles within the 12-hour time l..

July 2025

The 7-11 Slurpee Day Ultra 60k is a unique self-supported ultramarathon held in Vernon, Connecticut, covering approximately 37.5 miles on mostly road routes. Participants run between multiple 7-11 convenience stores across towns including Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford, West Hartford, Newington,..

The Rails-to-Trails 5K in East Hampton, Connecticut, is a point-to-point race starting at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue and finishing at the Old Home Days grounds. The scenic course begins on Chestnut Hill Road, crosses Route 16, and continues along the shaded Air Line Trail for about two miles..

Ocean State Ultra is an endurance running event held at Big River State Management Area in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The race offers three categories: a 100-mile ultra, a 12-hour, and a 6-hour race, all conducted on a 10-mile loop course featuring 1.5 miles of desert, 1 mile of pavement, and 7.5..

The Soapstone Assault is a challenging approximately 5-mile trail race held at Soapstone Mountain, featuring a unique course that requires participants to climb the mountain six times. This event is designed for those seeking a rigorous hill workout, as runners navigate steep, rocky, and potentially..

August 2025

The People's Forest 7-Mile Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. It covers a challenging 7-mile course through scenic forest trails, offering runners a chance to experience natural beauty and rugged terrain. The race is part of the USATF/CT Mountain Ultra Trail..

The Anchor Down Ultra is a premier ultra-marathon event held at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island. This seaside race features three distinct events: a 6-hour, a 12-hour, and a 24-hour ultra-marathon, catering to various levels of endurance runners. Recognized as one of the "Best Races in Amer..

The Running Wild at Wildwood is a 2.5-mile trail run/walk held at Wildwood State Park in Wading River, New York. This scenic event takes place rain or shine, offering participants a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the park while running or walking a well-marked trail. Runners can register in a..

The Tappen Brook 5K is a trail running event held in Bridgewater, Connecticut, at the scenic Bridgewater Town Park. Now in its second year, this 5K race showcases newly developed forest trails that wind through gentle hills and natural terrain, offering runners views of woodlands and nearby Lake Lil..

The Stonington Cross Country 5K is a running event scheduled for August 13, 2025, in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. This event features a 5K race along with a Children's 1/2 Mile, catering to young participants aged 10 and under. The race begins on the track at Stonington High School, followed by a scenic..

The Tarc Summer Classic is a trail running event held at Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield, Massachusetts, featuring multiple race distances including 10 miles, 50K, and 40 miles. The course is a scenic, mostly forested loop with undulating terrain, roots, rocks, and a notable viewpoint at Noon Hill..

September 2025

The Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness is a unique 56-mile group running event held annually in Connecticut, traversing the state north to south along the scenic and flat Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Starting in West Suffield and ending at New Haven Harbor, the course passes throu..

The Wicked Mudder will take place in Southwick on Sunday 7 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Macedonia Trail Race, held in Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, Connecticut, offers trail runners a unique experience with its lush forest trails, challenging climbs and descents, and stunning viewpoints including Cobble Mountain, where runners can see the Catskill Mountains on clear days. Now..

The Wahaneeta Trail Run is a 5K trail race taking place in Westerly, Rhode Island, as part of the WTAC Fall Race Series. This event emphasizes a "no frills" approach, foregoing modern amenities like t-shirts and extensive awards to keep costs low and logistics simple. Participants can enjoy a classi..