Trail Running calendar near North Haven 2025-2026

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill: eat a taco then run a 1 mile loop, repeating it ten times for a fun, quirky challenge. Medals for finishers and proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Seth's Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield is a friendly challenge of up to ten 5K loops. You have seven hours to run as many laps as you like, grab event schwag and a t shirt, and enjoy the social ultrarunning vibe.

Join the West Rock Winter Fat Ass in Hamden CT on Dec 28, 2025 for eight hour loop fun around Lake Wintergreen. Run repeated 1.6 mile laps with aid and snacks in a 50 runner field while supporting Make a Wish and the American Cancer Society..

Dress in your best onesie and tackle scenic trails at Squatchy Onesiefest in Ramapo Valley. Choose a fun 1.6 mile loop or a two lap 5K, enjoy trail support and a handcrafted finisher medal while supporting the NY NJ Trail Conference.

Event overview The Ospreys Dominion Wine Run 5k is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Peconic, NY at Osprey's Dominion Vineyards (44075 Main Rd, Peconic, NY 11958). The event is a 5k run/walk open to ages 1 through 99. The event is c..

Run under the pines at the Enchanted Forest Ultra Run in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford CT, offering a 6 hour or 50K timed trail challenge on rugged trails. Only 50 entries, costumes welcome, with pizza, aid stations and medals.

Run a scenic 16 miles on the Nipmuck Trail in Union Connecticut, out and back to the Boston Hollow turnaround through Yale Myers Forest. Field is capped at 100 and proceeds benefit local trail groups.

Challenge yourself on Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park with 25K and 50K options. Expect rugged singletrack, a steep 500 foot climb, scenic tower views and over 3,000 feet of vertical gain per 25K loop.

Run rugged trails at Big Bear Squatch North in Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and ruck divisions. Expect steep climbs, scrambling terrain and sweeping Hudson Valley and NYC skyline views.

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

Run the John Jay Community Trail Race on April 12 in Cross River NY with a scenic hilly 5k through wooded school trails finishing on the track. Family friendly with a 4k walk, a 200m Kids Jay Dash and limited shirts for early registrants.

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Take on the rugged Traprock trail at Penwood State Park with a single 17K loop or three loops for the 50K for a true trail challenge. Expect rocky, technical single track, rolling terrain and great forest views.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra in Kent CT on April 26 2026 for scenic, mostly flat loops around the lake with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options. Expect stocked aid stations, finisher swag and lakeside views to inspire.

Tackle a scenic 10k trail at Leatherman's Loop in Cross River NY on April 26, 2026 for a lively, USATF sanctioned race through Reservation Road. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026 so mark your calendar.

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Run Breakneck Point in Beacon NY on May 3, 2026 with 14.5 mile and 26.5 mile options over technical trails and serious climbing for a rugged spring challenge. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and a finisher medal.

Run the scenic Dandelion Dash 5K on The Hartsbrook School trails or enjoy the family friendly Mushroom Mile in Hadley, MA. Support school programs in sustainable agriculture and beekeeping or run virtually from anywhere.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a demanding 50K on May 3, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut, across rugged blue blazed trails with steep, technical climbs. Entry is by waitlist and requires a recent qualifying trail 50K, so come prepared.