Trail Running calendar near Old Lyme 2026-2027

Run or walk through 50 acres of beautiful vineyards in Peconic for a chip timed 5K event. Participants receive a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a celebratory pour of wine at the finish line.

A classic 16-mile trail run on Connecticut's Nipmuck Trail, known for its technical terrain and old-school vibe. Organized by the Shenipsit Striders, the event supports local trail stewardship. Registration is capped and no race day signups..

Course and Distances The Sleeping Giant Trail Runs take place at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut. The event offers two distances: 25 km: A single loop with over 3,000 feet of vertical gain. 50 km: Two loops of the 25 km co..

Run the perimeter of Heckscher State Park on smooth trails. Choose a 7-mile or 14-mile loop for a cupless, manually timed race. All finishers get a wooden medallion and a bucket hat.

Course and Distance The Run Across CT 123 is a point-to-point ultramarathon that travels coast-to-coast across Connecticut, covering approximately 123 miles (200K). The route passes through 25 towns, starting in East Thompson and finishing..

Experience the 7th Annual Bunny Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park. Run or walk through scenic soft trails and grassy polo fields with options for an in person race, a virtual challenge, and a free kids run.

The Bimbler's Bash is a popular annual 10K trail run through the technical, rocky paths of Guilford's Westwoods. This entirely off-road event supports local land conservation and is known as a major single-distance race in Connecticut.

Run a unique quarter marathon distance on the paved trails of West Hartford Reservoir. This chip timed 6.55 mile race features a two loop course with post race treats and age group awards.

Join this dog friendly 5K trail run at Blydenburgh County Park to support animal rescue. Enjoy a scenic multi surface course with refreshments and professional timing included for all participants.

Experience a community trail event in Cross River featuring a competitive 5k race, a scenic 4k walk, and a 200m kids dash. Explore the wooded hills of the John Jay Community Trail ending at the campus contest field.

Run through a scenic nature center featuring farm animals and wooded trails. This all terrain event in Stamford offers a unique 5K course and a fun run for children ages five and up.

The 11th Annual F.O.R 5k Trail Race takes runners through the scenic McDonald Nature Preserve in Wilbraham. This family-friendly trail run supports the local parks' maintenance fund.

The Shore2Shore is a scenic point-to-point trail run on Long Island's Greenbelt Trail, from the north to south shore. Choose between the 50K or 25K distance on this well-marked course. Registration includes a trail work volunteer requiremen..

The Traprock 50 features a rugged 50K and a 17K trail race on the rocky, rolling loops of Penwood State Park. It's a cupless event with chip timing, organized by volunteers to benefit local conservation groups. Runners should be prepared fo..

The Brookhaven Trail 15K and 4 Mile runs explore the varied paths of Brookhaven State Park. This cupless event is capped at 250 runners and includes awards, refreshments, and supports veterans and local food banks.

The Lake Mohegan Women's Trail Race is a women's-only trail event in Fairfield, CT. Runners can choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 4-hour challenge on the runnable trails around the lake. The event aims to welcome both newcomers and experienced tr..

Experience three seasons of trail running and walking through scenic conservation land and a working vegetable farm in Wrentham with this unique 5K triple series.

Experience a scenic 5k trail run through conservation land and working farmland in Wrentham. Celebrate Earth Day with an off road course featuring natural obstacles and community focused agriculture support.

The Leatherman's Loop is a classic 10k trail race held each spring at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Entry is secured via a lottery system, with no same-day registration. It's part of a series of trail events including Run the Farm and Raven..

Try the Trail is a youth trail run for ages 4 to 16 at Katonah Memorial Park. Kids can choose between a half-mile or one-mile course on scenic, easy-to-follow trails. It's a family-friendly event focused on outdoor activity.