Trail Running calendar near Vernon 2026-2027

Run the Stonington Cross Country 5K in Pawcatuck at Stonington High School on Wednesday August 5. The scenic course starts and finishes on the track and winds through quiet streets, trails and grassy crossings for a community run.

Join the 14th Annual Sweltering Summer Ultra, an 8 hour track challenge at Clapp Park in Pittsfield on August 8, supporting the AYJ Fund for children with cancer. Chip timing, a lively aid station and pizza and ice pops keep energy up.

Experience the Trail Animals Running Club Summer Classic at Medfield's Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservations, a scenic and challenging 10 mile loop of forested singletrack that climbs to a Noon Hill vista. Distances include 10 miles, 40 miles..

Run loops on a roughly 5K trail course during an eight hour celebration with the Shenipsit Striders in Tolland. Bring food, enjoy the grill, earn raffle tickets and a 50th anniversary gift while supporting local trail stewardship.

Take on the Jug End Loop Ultra at Jug End State Reservation on August 22, 2026. Run or walk a rolling 4.2 mile loop as many times as you can in six hours through woods, fields, and an apple orchard while supporting local charities.

Run the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic at Waters Farm in Sutton, a spike friendly 5K cross country loop and USATF New England Grand Prix stop. Perfect for teams and individual racers, with finish line snacks and a nearby after party.

Join the Trail Animals Fall Classic at Great Brook Farm for scenic trails and distances from youth fun runs to 50 mile ultras. Community vibe, limited spots, and on course aid make this a favorite, so bring your own hydration and register e..

Run the rugged Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for epic cliff top views across five states. Pick 70 mile, 30 mile or half marathon courses over rocky, technical terrain in this unsupported, self reliant challenge.

Run for The Hills is a 4th annual trail 5K on September 12, 2026 at Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, winding around Clark Pond. Expect exposed rocks and roots on scenic trails while helping support preserve maintenance.

Run rugged singletrack and summit Cobble Mountain at the Macedonia Trail Race in Macedonia Brook State Park, offering 12K, 25K and 50K distances. Expect steep climbs, technical descents, big elevation gain and a festive post race spread.

Run the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup CT with 5K, 10K and a kids fun run on Sunday September 27, 2026. Postrace medallions or tee shirts, food and drink, leashed dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit the Rotary Club o..

Tackle an Everesting relay across 61+ miles and 29,029 feet of climbing at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall CT, with a 72 hour window to run, hike or walk. Team up and test endurance on this epic fall challenge.

Iron Hike Fall Double Kuwohi Trail Marathon Plus Relay is a timed 24 hour trail challenge covering more than 28 miles with epic elevation at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall Connecticut. Choose solo or relay, run, hike or walk and chase a big da..

Run for the Pumpkins Trail Run takes place October 3, 2026 in Westerly, Rhode Island, with 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run at Bradford Preserve. Celebrate fall on scenic preserved trails through Woody Hill and save with fall series bundle di..

Run the winding single lane trails of Groton Town Forest with a choice of 9.5 mile or 3.4 mile courses featuring roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 250 runners, this community race supports Groton trail maintenance and finishes wit..

Tackle a scenic 5K or 8K through Pindar Vineyards on flat packed trails while supporting the NY Cancer Foundation. Finish with live music, food trucks and a complimentary glass of Pindar wine for a festive fall celebration.

Take on the NipMuck Trail Marathon in Ashford CT on October 4, 2026, a rugged 26.4 miles out and back across rocks, roots, mud and scenic wood bridges. Organized by the Shenipsit Striders, the race supports Connecticut trail stewardship.

Run a point to point ultramarathon on the Midstate Trail across Massachusetts with crossings into NH, RI and CT. Choose 100 Mile, 50 Mile or 50K routes through woodlands, fields and rivers at peak fall.

Take on the Mohawk Mountain Race at Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K on challenging ski mountain trails featuring sweeping fall foliage and plenty of climbs and descents. Finishers earn medals and enjoy po..

Join the 20th Wayland / HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring youth 3K races and open 5K events that support Wayland High School cross country and track. Presented by Middlesex Savings Bank with awards and commu..