Trail Running calendar near Southington 2026-2027

Trail races in Burlington CT organized by the Burlington Land Trust as a fundraiser. Courses on the Tunxis Trail cover mixed terrain and visit landmarks such as the CT State Trout Hatchery, Nassahegan State Forest, and Devil’s Kitchen.

A trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail featuring 5K, 8K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run. Parking and the finish are at Weidele's Pizza with post-race food, awards and a medallion or shirt option.

A scenic 5K at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, run on fields and wooded trails along Greenwich Bay with awards and a post race gathering.

A trail running event in Gardiner, NY offering a 5 km run, an optional 10 km two-lap route and a 200 yard kids run, with pre registration T shirt incentives and a sneaker recycling program.

A six-hour run and relay at Belmont Lake State Park honoring Fred von der Heydt with individual and team competition on a 1.50 mile loop and commemorative apparel.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of NYRR's fall series; includes free youth races for ages 2 to 18 and awards for top finishers across divisions.

Experience a massive endurance test at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. This ultra trail event features a 152 mile course with over 72,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 84 hours.

A 24 hour Backyard Ultra trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT, featuring about 14,400' of elevation and options to run, hike or walk.

A 30 Hour looped trail event at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT on October 3 and 4, 2026 offering distances from 26.2 miles to 100 miles on a 2.5 mile loop with central aid at the pavilion and a finisher buckle for 100 miles.

Trail races at Bradford Preserve on October 3, 2026 feature 5K, 10K and a free kids run on dirt trails with seasonal course markings and a required orange clothing rule per state regulations.

A 5K fall trail run and walk at Ryan Park in North Kingstown on October 3, 2026, benefiting the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. Registrations before September 14 include a race day t shirt and top finishers receive medals.

Run through 300 acres of scenic vineyards on a flat trail course in Peconic. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a post-race glass of wine at this chip-timed autumn event.

A 26.4-mile trail marathon in Ashford, CT, on the Nipmuck Trail featuring rocks, roots, mud, and wood bridges, with a two-person relay option and race shirts available before September 12.

Join the annual Run Stanley event at Stanley Park for a variety of trail races including a 5K K9 run and an accessible 1 mile stroll. Support local wildlife sanctuary maintenance while enjoying a community day in the park.

A 4-mile trail race through Irvington Woods on October 4, 2026, starting and finishing at the Irvington High School campus; rain or shine.

A fall trail race day in Norfolk, CT offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon with steep climbs, private-trail sections, a cupless policy with water stations, and on-site food and beverage vendors.

On October 4, 2026 the Highlander Heavy Half in Cold Spring, NY is a 13.7 mile trail race with roughly 4,000 ft of elevation gain through the Hudson Highlands. A portion of proceeds supports the NYNJTC.

Run a scored 5K race through the scenic trails and varied terrain of Van Cortlandt Park. This Bronx event features divisions for all adults and free youth races for ages 2 to 18.

A four day trail event in Rocky Point centered on a 10.48 mile loop, offering distances from 10 miles to 150 miles with two stocked aid stations, crew and pacer support, and weekend long cut-offs for all races.

On 10/10/2026 the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k at Gemstone Farm in Wilton CT features a timed trail 5k, an accessible stroller run, live music, food and access to the farm, with proceeds supporting The Prospector's mission.