Trail Running calendar near Simsbury 2026-2027

A Thanksgiving themed chip timed 5k at Stonington Vineyards on November 8, 2026. The event features vineyard scenery and includes a t shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour.

Trail races in Upton State Forest include a 10.5K loop and a 13.1 mile half marathon run as two laps. Aid stations are spaced about every 3 miles and post race offerings include fire pits, hot soup and hot chocolate.

Trail races at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT offering 10K, half marathon and marathon options on technical single track; the half uses a loop with close to 3K of elevation and a cupless race policy.

A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.

Experience a magical 13.1 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Roosevelt Forest. Complete eight loops of a wooded course while supporting a children's book drive in this unique costume friendly event.

Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper on November 21, 2026 include a 400 minute timed event and a four mile two lap race, with a flagged two mile loop, aid station, chip timing, and capped fields.

A community Thanksgiving trail event on 11/26/2026 at Mill Pond Way Trail with a 3.5 mile run or walk, chip timing, post race yoga for participants, free water and snacks, and proceeds benefiting endometriosis research.

Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Challenge yourself on the historic Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park. Choose between 4 or 8 hours to complete as many 3.3 mile loops as possible on this scenic gravel path to the Observation Tower.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.

Trail races at Monastery Trails in Cumberland, RI on March 14, 2027 offer distances from a 1 mile kids run to a 100K 12 hour ultra. Team ultra entries and a multilap 5 hour option are available and all finishers receive a medal.

The Ospreys Dominion Wine Run 5K will take place in Northville on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

A spring trail out-and-back on the Nipmuck Trail near Bigelow Hollow, advertised as 16 miles on technical, blazed singletrack with minimal aid and limited parking; proceeds support local trail stewardship.

A point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut from East Thompson to Southport with trail and road sections, a 36 hour cutoff, relay options, and staffed aid stations.

A mountain trail event at Harriman State Park on April 3, 2027 offering a half marathon, a 10K and a 10K ruck on rugged technical trails with significant elevation gain. Entry is capped at 400 and proceeds support trail maintenance.

Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT features a 25K loop with 3K+ of vertical and a 50K two-loop option. The course mixes technical singletrack and carriage roads, includes aid stations, and follows a cupless..

A community trail event in Cross River, NY featuring a hilly wooded 5K, a 4K walk through the main trail, and a 200 m kids dash on the contest track. Registration opens 8/24/2026 with limited pre-registration t-shirt incentives.

A 5K trail run and walk in Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown, NY held in April. The course uses mixed trail surfaces, offers on-site refreshments and hydration, supports Last Chance Animal Rescue, and includes dog-friendly park rules.

An obstacle course race in Cumberland, Rhode Island featuring a 3.2 miles course with about 1,000 feet elevation, multiple wave formats including elite and age group competition, multilap sessions, and a 12 hours ultra option.

The Traprock 50 will take place in Simsbury on Saturday 17 April 2027. You can run between 17 and 50 kilometers.