Trail Running calendar near Thompson 2026-2027

A 5.6 K trail run and walk at Berry Pond in Harold Parker State Forest on June 14, 2026. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome; prizes are awarded, all entrants receive a bandana, and hotdogs are provided after the race.

Teams are driven blindfolded several miles to an unknown location, then must navigate back to the start by the shortest route. This free team event uses cross country scoring and prohibits GPS, phones, and running on I 95 or I 495.

A morning trail run at Gay City State Park on June 20, 2026, offering 8 mile, 5 mile and 3 mile races. The 8 mile joins regional trail series and includes team competition with prize money.

Trail races at Dublin School Outdoor Center on June 20, 2026 feature a 10K and a half marathon with significant elevation gain, technical trail sections, and views of Mount Monadnock.

A 5K through Camp Jewell’s roads and wooded trails including a covered bridge, plus a free one mile kids run. Pre entry is $30 before June 6 and increases to $35 afterward.

A trail half marathon in Lynn Woods Reservation on June 21, 2026, run as three identical loops over forested singletrack and carriage roads. The event emphasizes environmental stewardship and uses a centralized start and finish at the main..

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Kimball Farm in Haverhill, MA on June 21, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants age 7 and up with an emphasis on fun and teamwork rather than competition.

A loop-format trail run in Adams, MA, offering one to three loops and a separate 5 km meadow option on varied singletrack and hiking trails; proceeds support Thunderbolt Ski Runners trail stewardship around Greylock Glen and Mt. Greylock.

Three summer trail races at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, MA, with well-marked wooded single and double-track courses, limited fields, age-group prizes, and a portion of fees donated to local food pantries.

A 12 hour timed loop event at Brooksvale Park in Hamden, CT on June 27, 2026, using a 4.25 mile loop with 500 feet gain per loop. Options include marathon and 50k loop targets, aid at each loop, and proceeds aid trail maintenance.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre Massachusetts featuring a 5 km Sprint, a 10 km Super, kids races, and an obstacle workshop across mud, woods, and rolling hills.

A five-race Monday evening cross country series at Wickham Park in Manchester CT, the 35th edition features roughly 2.4 to 2.6 mile courses, a discounted full-series entry, and proceeds supporting the Manchester High School Shoe Fund.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor Massachusetts offers multiple timed and distance events on a 1.9 mile loop with an on-course aid station and camping options. Proceeds support the Trustees of Reservations and Baypath Humane Society.

A point to point 5K in East Hampton beginning at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue with shuttle transport from Center School. Bib pick-up is at Center School gym and awards are presented by age group after the race.

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

A memorial 5K run and walk at Owen Bell Park in Dayville CT that raises funds for a scholarship for Killingly Ag-Ed seniors. The day includes a 5K, a walk, and a kids fun run on off-road paths with possible trip hazards.

A 12 hour trail event in Lawrence Woods, Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford MA on July 18, 2026. The course is a roughly 5 mile loop with a minimal aid station and parking at the nearby high school lot.

A 1 mile out and back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with a crushed gravel surface and hand timing. Held July 19, 2026 in East Granby in two waves with limited parking; proceeds benefit charities.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six steep ascents, a cupless water stop, strict parking limits and online registration capped at 50 runners; the course is technical and not recommended for novices.