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 Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on June 13, 2026. The day features food and festivities, a children's loop, return transport on request, and benefits local historical socie..

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.

A 5K trail and obstacle run on the 400 acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford CT, featuring 24 obstacles and a festival area with vendors, live music, and food trucks, supporting the Gaylord Sports Association.

A trail event in Dunstable, MA supporting the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, featuring a marked 5-mile loop with nearly 600 ft of elevation gain per lap and an optional 6-hour format for repeated laps.

Six hours of looped trail running at Ansonia Nature Center on Saturday June 13, 2026. The course uses roughly 1.9 mile singletrack laps with about 170 feet of elevation gain per lap and is limited to 69 runners.

Trail races of 50k, 30k and 10k through western Massachusetts hill towns on single track and dirt roads, held in partnership with Franklin Land Trust and featuring aid stations, first aid and locally produced awards.

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: a roughly 15.7 mile out and back on the Nipmuck Trail and a new 5K trail loop. Proceeds support Connecticut trail stewardship groups.

A community 5K trail run, walk, and hike at Eisenhower Park in Milford on June 14, 2026, on a high school cross country course. The event supports the Milford Rotary and Beth El Center and includes music, water, snacks, awards, and T shirts..

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 loop event in Hamden, CT on a 4.25 mile course with 500 feet of gain per loop. Options include marathon, 50K, and 50 mile attempts, with proceeds supporting the Brooksvale Gift Fund.

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.

The Red Wing Trail Challenge in Lagrangeville, NY on July 5, 2026 offers 60K, 30K and 15K trail races with substantial elevation gain. The event includes aid stations, an interactive course map, on course fuel and post race food and drinks.