Trail Running calendar near West Hartford 2025-2026

Run scenic, hilly single track at the Tarrywile Half Marathon on November 16, 2025 in Danbury CT with 10K, half marathon and marathon options. Rugged terrain, aid stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding trail day.

Run scenic trails around Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park with 8 mile and 4 mile options in the Lil Rhody Runaround. Close out the WTAC Fall Race Series while soaking up classic New England fall scenery.

Run the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon or 5 Mile through single track, fire trails and sandy woodlands at Brookhaven State Park near Wading River NY. Half marathoners vie for cash, a wood finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Take on the Fall Fling 400 at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT on Nov 22, 2025. Choose a unique 400 minute loop endurance challenge or a 4 mile two lap trail race through wooded single track and rolling hills.

Join the 4th Annual Sargent Elementary Turkey Trot in Beacon, NY for a family friendly 5K on the scenic Long Dock Park trails plus a Kids Fun Run on campus. Enjoy a food drive, live DJ, refreshments, awards and new team sign ups.

Hit the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot at Brooksvale Park in Hamden for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs that are friendly to runners and walkers. Enjoy swag and maple bacon donuts while supporting park trails and a local food drive.

Join a scenic trail 5K or bring kids to a fun run at Hilltop Hanover Farm, a historic working farm and environmental center. This family fun fundraiser gives 5K finishers a $5 farm stand credit and supports the Friends of Hilltop.

Tackle a rolling 8K through the West Hartford Reservoir at the Hartford Track Club 8K Cross Country Challenge on Nov 23, 2025. Enjoy trails, gravel and scenic views as runners vie for age group honors in a fast, fun fall race.

Join the Roxbury Thanksgiving Charity Race, a scenic 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut, starting and finishing at Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Run or walk to celebrate the season and support local causes.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the F.I.T. Turkey Trot Trail Race in Cumberland, Rhode Island on November 27. Choose from 5K, 5 Mile, combo, multilap or a Kids Race and earn a unique finisher medal.

Join Somers' 7th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot for a scenic but challenging 5K on the cross country trail and a family friendly 1 Mile fun run. Medals for all and shirts for early registrants add holiday cheer.

Run or walk this Thanksgiving on a scenic 5k trail around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott with medals, swag and timed results. Enjoy pre race stretching and free post race yoga, family and dog friendly, with proceeds supporting EndoFound.

Join the Darien Depot Overstuffed Turkey Trot at Darien High School on Nov 28 for 5K, 1 mile and kids races on scenic cross country trails, with medals for all finishers. Proceeds support The Depot youth center and post race music and food.

Take on a crisp late November trail at Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury on November 30, 2025. Rob's Trail Run Edition features a scenic 5K with separate adult and high school youth divisions for runners of all levels.

Run or walk the Never Stop Running Foundation Turkey Trot, a scenic trail 5K at Belmont Lake State Park on November 30, 2025, supporting a great cause. Enjoy post race refreshments and a 50 50 raffle with proceeds benefiting the foundation.

Run or walk the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Chesterfield Gorge with a scenic trail 5k, family walk and kids race along the Westfield River. Finishers earn a baked cookie medal and can enjoy a potluck, with proceeds to Hilltown Land Trust.

Run the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park on Dec 6, 2025 with 4 and 8 hour timed laps up to the Observation Tower. Scenic carriage roads, aid station support, finisher medal, and proceeds benefit the park association.

Tough Cookie 8K at Sunken Meadow State Park offers scenic cliffside views of the Long Island Sound, festive cookie stops and a post race cookie fest. All paces welcome and proceeds support local charities.

Run the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford through Roosevelt Forest on an off road trail welcoming runners, joggers and walkers. Holiday costumes encouraged, every finisher gets a commemorative item and proceeds support local charities.