Trail Running calendar near Stratford 2026-2027

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.

A winter trail party on a 5K loop offering 5K, 3 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour rucking divisions, with proceeds benefiting the South Mountain Conservancy. The course mixes carriage roads and technical singletrack with about 300 feet gain per loo..

A onesie-themed 5K at Ramapo Valley County Reservation on February 14, 2027, run on a flat scenic loop around Scarlet Oak Pond. The event is capped at 200 participants, has no cutoff, offers adaptive support, and includes a finisher medal.

Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.

A timed loop event at the Oval in Livingston NJ offering 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour races on a USATF certified flat course. Awards include plaques and participants receive a cap or winter hat with an opt out discount.

A multi-loop trail race at South Mountain Reservation offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M options on three marked loops with varied terrain, significant elevation gain, a single finish-area aid station, and support for the South Mountain Conserv..

A 5K trail run and walk at Bethpage State Park with a free kiddie run and virtual option. On-course hydration, post-race refreshments, age-group recognition, and proceeds support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

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 community 5K run and free kiddie run on the soft trails of Bethpage State Park, supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation. The event includes in-person and virtual options, refreshments, bib mailing, and age-group recognition.

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 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.

A mountain obstacle race weekend at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ offering Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra distances plus a Kids Race and spectator access.

A women-centered trail event at Lake Mohegan offering 5K, 10K, and a 4-hour loop on a 3.2 mile trail. The race is open to non-binary runners, follows a cupless aid policy, and includes finisher medals and post-race refreshments.

Two trail events, 25K (about 17 miles) and 10 miles, on technical singletrack and crushed gravel around the Shawangunk Ridge near Ellenville NY. Routes feature steep climbs, two aid stations, a six hour cutoff and a 150 runner cap.

Squatchywaska Mountainfest in the Shawangunk Ridge on April 24, 2027 features a technical 25K and a 10 mile lollipop course with steep climbs, rocky singletrack, two aid stations, and a six hour cutoff.

A spring 10K trail race in Cross River NY on April 25 2027, organized by Leatherman's Loop Races. Entry is by lottery with registration Jan 8 to Jan 11 2027 and the $58 fee includes the park entry.

VCP 50K is a looped trail ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park on 01 May 2027. The 50K course starts with a flats lap then ten cross country loops, with stocked aid stations, drop bag access, finisher medal, singlet, meal and beer.

Camp Mountain Laurel offers a family color run plus a 5K trail run and 5K trail walk at Hamden/North Haven YMCA and New Haven YMCA Youth Center on May 8, 2027; registration opens Feb 19 and first 100 pre-registrants receive a giveaway.