Trail Running calendar near Waterford 2026-2027

Twelve hour timed run on a 4.25 mile loop with about 500 feet of gain per loop in Hamden, CT. Options include marathon via six loops, 50K via eight loops, and a 50 mile target; proceeds support the Brooksvale Gift Fund.

Run the TARC Blue Hills Skyline 12K on June 21 in Milton, MA, tackling about 2,300 feet of climbing on rocky, technical Skyline trails. Stair climbs and panoramic Boston skyline views make this a memorable trail challenge.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents and about 1500 feet of climbing. The route circles the mountain with multiple steep rocky sections, limited aid access, and a field limited to 50 runners due to parking.

Ridge Reaper Trail Runs returns Aug 1, 2026 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation near NYC, offering multiple distances from runnable loops to epic 50 mile challenges. Expect wooded technical trails, ridge views, finisher medals and podium awards..

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.

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..

The Tappen Brook 5K will take place in Bridgewater on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.

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.

The Run for the Hills - Niantic will take place in Waterford on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail race at Macedonia Brook State Park near Kent, Connecticut offering 12K, 25K and 50K on singletrack with technical climbs, descents and a viewpoint on Cobble Mountain. The 25K is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series.

Join the Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run on September 15, 2026 in Westerly, Rhode Island, a free 3 mile beach run honoring a beloved local runner. Enjoy a scenic low tide out and back along Westerly Town Beach with friends and family.

Hit the Hemlock Hills trails in Ridgefield Connecticut on September 20, 2026 for Where the Pavement Ends. Choose a 4.25 mile single loop or an 8 mile double loop over technical, rocky terrain for a true trail challenge.

The Ocean State XC Invitational will take place in East Greenwich on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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..

IronHike Endurance Series runs October 1 to October 4, 2026 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall CT. The series offers multiple ultra trail events from about 61 miles to 152 miles with large elevation gains and run, hike or walk options.

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..

The Run for the Pumpkins Trail Run will take place in Westerly on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon in Ashford Connecticut with a two person relay option. The route follows a 13 mile segment of the Nipmuck Trail and relies on blue blazes for navigation.