Trail Running calendar near Southington 2025-2026

Run rugged trails at Big Bear Squatch North in Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and ruck divisions. Expect steep climbs, scrambling terrain and sweeping Hudson Valley and NYC skyline views.

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.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY for a scenic hilly 5k, family friendly 4k walk and Kids Jay Dash on the track. Finish on the contest field, enjoy community built trails and snag a race shirt by registering early.

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Tackle rugged trails at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT with the Traprock race, offering a single loop 17K or a three loop 50K on scenic, rocky Metacomet Trail. Hosted by CT Trailmixers, this cupless trail run supports local land trusts..

Celebrate spring at the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5K on April 19 in New Paltz, a scenic two lap run through vineyards and orchards. Enjoy a cider pour, fresh donut, finisher medal and commemorative shirt.

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

Celebrate women and non binary runners at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race on April 25, 2026 with scenic trails around the lake. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop to challenge yourself and earn a finisher medal.

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra in Kent CT on April 26 2026 for scenic, mostly flat loops around the lake with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options. Expect stocked aid stations, finisher swag and lakeside views to inspire.

Tackle a scenic 10k trail at Leatherman's Loop in Cross River NY on April 26, 2026 for a lively, USATF sanctioned race through Reservation Road. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026 so mark your calendar.

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Tackle rugged, technical single track with steep climbs and exposed sections at Breakneck Point in Beacon NY, choosing 14.5 mile or 26.4 mile distances with big elevation gain. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and..

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.

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.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

Run The Farm is a scenic 5 miles trail race at Muscoot Farm in Katonah, NY, with kids races and a festive farm market finish. Enjoy trails, local treats, and community spirit in spring and fall editions.

Tackle the Mine Hill Half Marathon, a scenic road race that climbs hard in the first half then rewards you with a fast mostly downhill return to Mine Hill Distillery in Roxbury. Finishers get a medal and a lively post race celebration.

IronHike Series Spring 26 takes place June 4 to 7 at Mohawk Mountain, CT, with solo and team endurance options from 15 to 152 miles. This non competitive FlexRelay invites crews to self manage pacing, rest and night trekking.

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..