Trail Running calendar near Vernon 2026-2027

A trail half marathon at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on June 7, 2026, that circles the park and passes the summit where the fire tower is being reconstructed. The course visits three overlooks and has about 2360 feet of elevation change.

A community event at Stanley Park on June 7, 2026 featuring a 5K trail run or a one mile accessible route. Proceeds support renal medullary carcinoma awareness and related programs.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from the Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the restored Troy Depot, with a short children's loop and food and festivities at both depots. The event raises funds for local historical societies.

Experience a day of trail running and mountain biking at the Norbrook Farm Brewery Trail Festival. Enjoy multiple race distances, local food trucks, and rewards at this scenic Connecticut brewery.

Experience a 5K trail and obstacle run featuring 24 challenges across a 400 acre campus in Wallingford. This inclusive community event supports adaptive sports programs through a mix of wooded trails and open fields.

Experience a scenic New England trail event in Dunstable with a 5 mile loop or a 6 hour timed challenge. Support the Humane Society while running through historic quarries and former ski hills.

A six hour timed trail run at Ansonia Nature Center in Connecticut, raced on repeated 1.9 mile counterclockwise singletrack loops with about 170 feet of climb per loop. Entry is limited to 69 runners and refunds are not offered.

Trail race options of 50k, 30k and 10k around Edge Hill Conservation Area in Ashfield Massachusetts, run on single track and dirt roads. The event partners with Franklin Land Trust and supports habitat restoration and land conservation.

A Last Human Standing trail race near Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, RI. Runners repeat the same loop each hour and must complete each lap within 60 minutes to remain in the field until only one athlete remains.

A trail 5K and 10K at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on June 13 featuring mixed single-track and carriage-road terrain, water stations, finish-line food and music, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

Trail races at Mansfield Hollow State Park include a roughly 15.7 mile out and back on the Nipmuck Trail and a new 5K single track loop; proceeds benefit Connecticut trail stewardship and the event is organized by the Shenipsit Striders.

A community 5K trail run, walk and hike in Eisenhower Park Milford on June 7, 2026 supporting the Milford Rotary and the Beth El Center. The course uses a high school cross country route with mostly flat sections and some rolling hills.

Celebrate the switch to summer with a trail race through the landscape of Hebron Connecticut. Choose between three different distances for a run through the woods during the solstice.

A three-race summer trail series at West Hill Dam featuring well-marked wooded single and double-track trails, limited fields, age-group prizes, and a portion of fees donated to local food pantries.

Test your endurance at Roosevelt Forest on a 2.1 mile loop featuring classic New England terrain. Complete as many laps as you wish over 33 hours or aim for the 100 mile buckle in this intimate 50 runner event.

A 12 hour timed event at Brooksvale Park in Hamden CT on a 4.25 mile loop with 500 feet of gain per loop. Multiple-loop options cover marathon and 50k distances and an aid station is available each loop.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Carter & Stevens Farm in Barre, MA, featuring a Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles, a Super 10 km with 25 obstacles, and kids races. The farm venue includes mud, woods, rolling hills and a farm store.

A night 5K at Lakeside Park with mixed trail terrain, reflective markers, and required personal lighting; finishes receive handmade medals and proceeds benefit the Pawling Recreation Department.

Experience a unique trail race through the Westmoreland Sanctuary where you choose your own path at the fork. Start and finish at Fox Lane High School for a memorable 5k adventure in Bedford.

A trail event at Red Wing Recreation Area on July 5, 2026 offering 60K, 30K and 15K on a 15k loop with mixed surfaces, aid stations, lap-support for 60K runners, and awards for top finishers.