Trail Running calendar near West Rock 2025-2026

Tackle the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for sweeping Hudson Valley views across cliffs, sky lakes and rocky ridgelines. Choose 70 Miler, 30 Miler or half marathon for a rugged, self supported navigation challenge.

Tackle a scenic 5K through Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, winding past Clark Pond on root and rock strewn trails; hikers welcome. This fourth annual run benefits preserve maintenance and finishes with local pub awards and camaraderie.

Tackle technical single track and big climbs at the Macedonia Trail Race in Kent, Connecticut. Choose 12K, 25K, or 50K loops with Cobble Mountain views and rugged trails for a rewarding, scenic challenge.

Experience a three day trail running festival at Wawayanda State Park in mid September 2026 with races from a 1 mile kids run to a 100 mile ultra. Free camping and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail support community and mental health..

Tackle the Hook Mountain Ultra, a rugged multi loop trail outing in Upper Nyack, NY that crowns each circuit with a climb to the Hook Mountain summit. Choose marathon or 50 mile distances and enjoy panoramic Hudson River views and big eleva..

Hit the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail on Sunday, September 27 for scenic 5K, 10K and a kids fun run on all trail terrain. Post race food and gear, leashed dogs welcome, and proceeds support the Rotary Club of Plainfield.

Experience the Iron Hike Fall Series, a four day trail festival in Cornwall, CT from October 1 to 4, 2026, featuring epic ultra distances and relays. Run, hike, or walk timed courses that test endurance and celebrate grit.

Take on a 24 hour trail challenge at Mohawk Mountain with a 28 plus mile course and huge elevation gain that rewards grit and strategy. Run, hike, or walk solo or as a relay with veteran owned IronHike Endurance Productions.

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.

Conquer Mohawk Mountain on scenic but rugged trail courses with 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon options, big climbs and singletrack. Runners earn finisher medals, enjoy aid stations and follow a cupless policy to reduce waste.

Run the Paine to Pain trail half marathon in New Rochelle, a scenic loop through wooded trails across five parks. Enjoy mostly dirt footing, abundant shade, and frequent wildlife sightings in this Trail Mix Series race.

Join the Suffolk County Marathon weekend in Bay Shore NY on Oct 17 and 18, 2026, with races from a kids 1K to the full marathon plus a virtual challenge you can complete anytime. Fun for families and serious runners alike.

Tackle rugged trails at Big Bear SquaTCh South, a half marathon and 10K in Harriman State Park with steep climbs, roots and a short scramble. Small field and proceeds benefit trail maintenance for an intimate, rewarding race.

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile trail run through historic Muscoot Farm in Katonah, with fun kids races and farm market perks. Finishers get Farm Bucks to spend at the market, making this a perfect fall family run and local food celebration.

Run or walk the family friendly Never Stop Running Foundation Long Island Turkey Trail Trot, a scenic 5K through Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026. Enjoy post race refreshments and a festive community atmosphere.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail half in Roosevelt Forest, eight laps of a 1.64 mile wooded loop with roots, rocks and rolling hills. Costumes are encouraged with prizes, plus a book drive to benefit local kids.