Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2026-2027

A 12 mile out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range in Amherst, MA with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain on technical singletrack. Runners must carry their own water and two manned stations are provided.

Trail event at Greig Farm in Red Hook, NY featuring 5K and 10K trail runs plus a 5K walk through meadows, orchards, and forest, with cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K.

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.

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.

A two-race trail event in Lyme CT on May 3 2026 with a 9.2 mile Moore Trail loop and a 3 mile Sprint, both chip timed. All proceeds support the Lyme Fire Department and the Lyme Ambulance Association.

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.

A second annual 6k 3.8 mile cross country run at Bruynswick Winery in Gardiner, NY supporting the Ulster County SPCA. The day features music, a meet and greet with shelter animals, awards, and free children's dashes.

Spring Fling 600 in Southington, CT on May 9, 2026 features a 600 minute looped trail event and a 6 Mile race at YMCA Camp Sloper. Both events use chip timing and offer finisher medals and awards for top competitors.

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.

A 5K trail run through the orchard at Indian Ladder Farms on May 10, 2026, with a hard cider mimosa provided after the finish and non alcoholic options; top 1st to 3rd place finishers aged 21 and over receive craft cider bottles.

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..

A dirt road 50k in Leyden, Massachusetts on May 16, 2026, with 4,200 feet of elevation change and a course that passes through forests, fields, and an 1870s covered bridge. Registration closes May 13 and there is no race-day entry.

Annual May races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail offering marathon, half and 8K distances starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center. Proceeds support the rail trail and a municipal fund for the City of Pittsfield.

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.