Trail Running calendar near Stratford 2026-2027

A 5K run and walk through Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026 with a free kiddie dash, post-race refreshments and finisher photos. Virtual entries can submit times and photos from November 14 to 22.

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.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park on November 15, 2026, as part of the NYRR series. The event includes youth Rising NYRR activities, live runner tracking via the NYRR app, and on-site awards for top finishers.

A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.

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 in Southington CT offering a timed 400 minute loop challenge and a two lap four mile option, chip timing, a main aid station, and proceeds benefitting local organizations.

A *5 miles* lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free..

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.

A 5K run and walk through Inwood Hill Park in New York with live results, free finish line photos, and awards for the top two men and women; proceeds support the Inwood Food Pantry.

A ninth annual charity 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut on November 26, 2026, with a 3.1 mile out-and-back course near Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Proceeds support local ambulance and scholarship funds and a food pantry collection.

A November trail party at South Mountain Reservation offering looped distances from a Kids 1M to a 50K, varied carriage roads and singletrack, on-course aid at the start/finish, adaptive support, and a charity partnership with Bigger Than T..

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.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.

An ultramarathon in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on December 6, 2026 offering 50K and 50 mile looped courses with potluck-style aid, Skratch Labs hydration, chip timing, and finisher belt buckles.

A novelty one mile event on December 6, 2026 in West Orange, NJ combining four cycles of drinking eight ounces of egg nog while stationary then completing a quarter mile loop. Dairy and Non-Dairy divisions are offered.

A weekend trail event in Blydenburgh County Park featuring a Backyard Ultra with 4.167 mile hourly loops and a separate 4.16 mile lapping race. A portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

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 South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.