Vernon
Trail Running Calendar near Vernon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Vernon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Experience a technical trail race through the Nassahegan State Forest and Devil’s Kitchen in Burlington, featuring 5K and 8K distances on the Blue-Blazed hiking trail system.
October 2026
October 4, 2026 NipMuck Trail Marathon in Ashford CT offers a 26.4 mile trail with rocks, roots and mud, plus a two person relay option.
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 fall 5K and 2 mile walk at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke supporting Legacy Equine Center & Sanctuary with scenic water views and local wildlife.
A community 5K in Bolton, CT on 10/17/2026 along the Hop River rails to trails, with a $30 entry donated to Project Purple to support pancreatic cancer awareness.
Trail 5K and a kids one mile fun race on a 33 acre campus in Middlefield CT with breakfast treats and finisher medals.
A community fundraiser on October 25, 2026 featuring a timed 5K trail, a 1K pre-teen road race, a 5K walk, children's games and a costume contest.
November 2026
A 10 km rolling loop on technical single track in Penwood State Park, organized by CT Trailmixers, with no aid stations and proceeds partly to NAMI.
A fundraising 5K at Riverside Park supporting Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program with running, rowing, and erg events.
Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT with a 400 minute timed loop event and a four mile two lap race organized by CT Trailmixers.
An accurately measured 8K cross-country race at the MDC Reservoir Complex in West Hartford with gravel, trails and fields and USATF sanction pending.
Inaugural Stride for the Knights 5K at Southington High School on November 22, 2026, features wooded cross-country routes, a new track finish, and a Kid's Fun Run.
Off-road 5 km and 5 mile run plus a 5 km ruck in South Glastonbury on November 28, with a kids fun run and a post-event chili, s'mores and brewery beverages.
March 2027
A roughly 16 mile trail race on the Nipmuck Trail in Union CT with minimal aid stations, limited parking at Bigelow Hollow State Park, and a waitlist instead of race day registration.
April 2027
May 2027
An elimination loop race on Ragged Mountain in Berlin CT where runners repeat a roughly 3.11 mile loop each hour until one remains; field limited to 55.
June 2027
Point to point trail event in Connecticut with 112 mile and 50 mile options along the New England Trail and substantial vertical gain.