Trail Running calendar near Pawcatuck 2025-2026

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..

Run winter trails at Powissett Lodge in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour ultra or a 15 mile loop. Enjoy a marked three loop course, aid at the lodge, and help support local land conservation.

Join Ramsey's Run, a scenic 5k trail run through the woods in Kingston MA on Saturday March 14, 2026. This memorial event honors a Class of 2023 student and raises funds for a scholarship established by the family.

Run or walk a scenic 5k through the rolling vines at Osprey's Dominion Vineyards in Peconic. Enjoy two laps of cross country terrain, a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle stopper and a postrace wine pour among the vines.

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.

Join Trail Animals Running Club at Hale Reservation for a scenic trail challenge featuring a 3.5 mile loop or a timed 6 hour option. Expect technical singletrack, pond shorelines, boardwalks and a friendly aid station; bring your own cup.

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.

Take on rugged singletrack, a steep headwall scramble and 3,000 feet of climbing at Sleeping Giant Trail Runs, with 25K and 50K options. At Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT on March 29, proceeds benefit the park and finishers get meda..

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 a scenic 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.

Spring Fever brings scenic early spring trail racing to Wompatuck State Park in Hingham on April 11, with 5K, 5 mile, and an 8 hour multi lap challenge. Expect muddy trails, on course aid, and a friendly campground finish line vibe.

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.

Run the scenic trails of Jericho Town Forest in Weston, MA with distances from 10K to 50K on a fast, smooth loop. Welcoming to youth, adaptive athletes, and volunteers; note the event is cupless so bring your own hydration.

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 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.

Take on Ragged Mountain near Berlin CT in a last person standing race. Run a 3.11 mile loop each hour and keep finishing within the hour until only one runner completes a loop and wins.

Run the Forgotten Forest 9 hour Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed trail on a scenic 2.2 mile loop with roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 50 runners for an intimate, rugged day on the trails.

Take on the scenic Mine Hill Half Marathon on May 25 in Roxbury, CT, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy a challenging climb, a fast downhill second half, a finisher medal and post race food and drinks.

Run or ride scenic farm trails at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook CT, with options from a 5K and 10K to a 4 hour trail challenge, duathlon and competitive mountain bike races. Finishers get custom medals and entrants 21 plus receive a fr..