Trail Running calendar near Simsbury 2026-2027

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Muddy Dash Boston is a family-friendly 5K mud run at 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center on August 1, 2026, with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and an after-party with music and food.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

An eight hour track race at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, MA on a certified .355 mile loop with chip timing, bottle drop aid, age group awards, and proceeds benefiting the AYJ Fund. A virtual option may be available.

A scenic 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, with live results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for early registrants. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood State Park.

The 3rd Annual Tappen Brook 5K in Bridgewater, CT on August 9, 2026 runs on the new Bridgewater Town Park trails through woodlands near Lake Lillinonah, with participation gifts and awards for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

A multi day timed trail event on a Winchendon farm using a roughly two mile loop. Runners choose from six hour day or night, 12 hour, 24 hour, or 48 hour formats under the Sturgeon Moon.

An eight-hour trail event in Tolland, Connecticut where participants run repeated ~5K loops from Crandall's Pavilion. The day includes music, a potluck with pancakes and burgers, and proceeds that support Connecticut trail stewardship.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY on August 15, 2026 with 50K, 25K and a 5.5 mile option, multiple aid stations, a post race meal and proceeds supporting park conservation.

A 5K off-road trail run, walk, and hike at White Barn Farm through Wrentham conservation land. The event is part of the Farm to Trail 5K Series and raises funds to support local agriculture and food pantry donations.

Experience a community trail run through Elm Ridge Park benefiting the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Library. This event features a two loop trail course for adults and a fun medal race for kids.

A timed 5K at Brimfield Winery on August 15, 2026, run on a mostly grass cross country style course. Registration options include a standard 5K with a postrace wine pour and a volunteer plus run option.

Jug End Loop Ultra on August 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA features a 4.2 mile loop through woods, fields and an apple orchard. Participants run as many 4.2 mile laps as they choose within six hours and receive award..

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..

A 5K cross country race at Waters Farm in Sutton Massachusetts that opens the USATF New England XC Grand Prix series. Separate men's and women's open races, on site registration, and a post race awards ceremony.

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

A multi event ultramarathon in West Greenwich, Rhode Island featuring a repeated 10 mile loop with desert, pavement and trail sections. Chip timed events include aid stations, a finisher sweatshirt and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

An inclusive trail festival at Northfield Mountain on August 29, 2026 that centers queer and trans runners and allies. It offers a 20k prediction race, an untimed 5k fun run or hike, and a Kid's Run with community-focused prizes.