Trail Running calendar near Pawcatuck 2025-2026

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Join the Frozen Heart 900, a free grassroots winter loop in Rockfall CT where runners take on a 15 hour challenge around a 2.2 mile trail loop. Self supported format with a heated meeting room for warming, so bring headlamps and carpool.

Join Ramsey's Run in Kingston MA on March 14, 2026 for a scenic 5k trail run through the woods, timed by a professional company. Honor a class of 2023 member and support a family scholarship with every entry.

Run or walk a chip timed 5k through scenic vineyard trails at Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards in Peconic, NY. Finish with a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a keepsake wine glass and a post race pour for eligible participants.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

Test your trail skills on the Northern Nipmuck Trail Race, a rugged 16 mile out and back through Yale Myers Forest and Boston Hollow with technical terrain and serious climbing. Limited to 100 entrants, proceeds support local trails.

Tackle rugged singletrack and steep rock scrambles at the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs in Hamden CT on March 29, 2026. Choose a challenging 25K loop or a double 50K and enjoy aid stations, medals and post race food and drinks.

Join CT123 on April 4, 2026, a point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut that blends trails and backroads for a challenging spring adventure. Solo and relay entries welcome and 200K finishers earn a commemorative belt buckle.

Hit the trails at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham MA with 5K, 5 mile and 8 hour lap options for all abilities. Expect muddy April trails, on course aid and a community feed, with registration closing April 10 and a 50 runner cap for the 8 h..

Run a scenic quarter marathon at West Hartford Reservoir on April 11, 2026, as the Hartford Track Club hosts a small, timed field limited to 150 runners. Enjoy chip timing, post race treats and a friendly, looped trail course.

Run the Traprock 50 at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on Apr 18, 2026, choosing 50K or 17K looped courses over technical single track and rocky terrain. Chip timing, cupless aid, and proceeds support local conservation.

Enjoy smooth loop trails in Jericho Town Forest with distances from 10K to 50K and a free youth run. This cupless race often sells out so register early and bring your own hydration for vegan friendly aid.

Join the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield CT for 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge open to women and non binary runners. Enjoy scenic trails, finisher medals, post race snacks and a welcoming community vibe.

Tackle a rugged 12 mile out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest, featuring over 3,500 ft of climbing. Technical singletrack, exposed ledges, and steep rocky sections promise a bold mountain trail experience for adventurous runners.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a rugged 50K through New Haven trails, with about 6350 ft of climbing and technical rocky terrain including a summit at Mt Sanford. Expect a cutoff driven, no frills race for seasoned trail runners.

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

Run the Mount Archer Trail Race Sunday May 3 2026 in Lyme CT with a scenic 9.2 mile loop or a 3 mile option for runners and walkers. Chip timing, aid stations, and proceeds support Lyme emergency services.

Hit the trails at the Cape Cod Trail Race on May 3, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 30K options through the scenic Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area. Register soon for a community focused day of challenging trails and postrace camaraderie.

Explore trails around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest at the Soapstone Mountain Trail Races in Stafford Springs, CT on May 17, 2026. Pick a half marathon or 6K, support local trail stewardship, and register January 1, 2026.

Run the Mine Hill half marathon on 24 May 2026 in Roxbury Connecticut, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy rolling country roads with sweeping farm views, then celebrate at the distillery after party.