Trail Running calendar near Somers 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on a hilly 5K at Melrose High School's home cross country course in Melrose, MA while supporting the school's XC teams. Expect rugged terrain, post race snacks, and lively local race day energy.

Join the 27th annual Novemberfest Race, a scenic 4 mile run through Mine Falls Park in Nashua on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Celebrate at Martha's Exchange with raffle prizes and beers while supporting the Nashua Children's Home.

Hit the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot at Brooksvale Park in Hamden for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs that are friendly to runners and walkers. Enjoy swag and maple bacon donuts while supporting park trails and a local food drive.

Tackle an accurately measured 8K cross country course through the MDC Reservoir Complex in West Hartford on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Rolling gravel and trail terrain with a touch of pavement make this a scenic challenge for all paces.

Join the Roxbury Thanksgiving Charity Race, a scenic 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut, starting and finishing at Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Run or walk to celebrate the season and support local causes.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the F.I.T. Turkey Trot Trail Race in Cumberland, Rhode Island on November 27. Choose from 5K, 5 Mile, combo, multilap or a Kids Race and earn a unique finisher medal.

Run or walk this Thanksgiving on a scenic 5k trail around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott with medals, swag and timed results. Enjoy pre race stretching and free post race yoga, family and dog friendly, with proceeds supporting EndoFound.

Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Gorge après Gorge in Chesterfield Gorge with a timed 5k, family fun walk, and new kids race. Finishers earn locally baked cookie medals and a warm postrace potluck to benefit Hilltown Land Trust.

Take on the TARC Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells with 8, 32 and 40 mile Skyline Trail loops featuring roots, climbs and occasional Boston skyline views. Limited spots, cupless aid and winter trail conditions make this a true test for expe..

Join the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park for a scenic timed loop to the Observation Tower, with 4 hour and 8 hour options. Run repeated 3.3 mile laps on a smooth carriage road with aid station support and finisher medals.

Tackle the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge through much of the Mount Hood Golf Club with a scenic 3.5 mile cross country race or a 2 mile walk. Limited field, team and individual entries, nutcracker awards, pasta lunch and charity support.

Run the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford through Roosevelt Forest on an off road trail welcoming runners, joggers and walkers. Holiday costumes encouraged, every finisher gets a commemorative item and proceeds support local charities.

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill: eat a taco then run a 1 mile loop, repeating it ten times for a fun, quirky challenge. Medals for finishers and proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Seth's Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield is a friendly challenge of up to ten 5K loops. You have seven hours to run as many laps as you like, grab event schwag and a t shirt, and enjoy the social ultrarunning vibe.

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..

TARCtic Frozen Yeti brings winter trail racing to Hale Education in Westwood, MA on Feb 7 and 8, 2026. Choose a rugged 30 hour endurance challenge or a scenic 15 mile loop and tackle snowy trails under starlight.

Event overview The Ospreys Dominion Wine Run 5k is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Peconic, NY at Osprey's Dominion Vineyards (44075 Main Rd, Peconic, NY 11958). The event is a 5k run/walk open to ages 1 through 99. The event is c..

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.

Run TARC To Hale and Back on March 21, 2026 at Hale Education in Westwood MA, a scenic 3.5 mile trail loop with woods, ponds and boardwalks. Limited spots often sell out so register early.