Trail Running Calendar Connecticut 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

A family friendly beach 5k obstacle race in Stratford each September, featuring 18 plus obstacles and community fundraising for Sterling Community Center programs. Participants and teams raise funds while running, walking, or navigating obs..

A group run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail covering roughly 56 miles from West Suffield to New Haven, held as a fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut. The event is largely self supported with basic volunteer aid stations and a..

Experience the rugged beauty of northwest Connecticut at Macedonia Brook State Park. Featuring single track trails and views of the Catskill Mountains, this event offers 12K, 25K, and 50K distances for trail runners.

A free 3 mile out-and-back beach run at Westerly Town Beach held at low tide. The community event is organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family as a memorial run.

A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.

Trail races in Ridgefield CT offering a single loop of about 4.25 miles or a double loop of about 8 miles through Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain. The technical, rocky course starts and ends at the Lake Windwing ballfields.

A 5K trail run at Winding Trails in Farmington on the designated course around Walton Pond, with registration from February 20 to September 20 and a $35 fee; overall and age-group awards plus a prize for the first local finishers.

Experience the technical terrain of Cockaponsett State Forest with 4 and 9 mile trail races. Navigate hills and rocky paths in Chester to support PanCAN and the Blue Blazed Trail Race series.

An all-trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup, CT offering 5K, 8K, 10K and a free Kids Fun Run with post-race shirts or medallions and food at Weidele's; proceeds benefit a local Rotary charity.

Experience a massive endurance test at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. This ultra trail event features a 152 mile course with over 72,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 84 hours.

A 24 hour trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall Connecticut featuring a Double Kuwohi route of about 28 miles and 13,685 feet of elevation. Participants may run, hike, or walk.

A 30 hour loop ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT on a 2.23 mile course with roots, rocks and a notable hill. Field limited to 50 runners; completing 45 loops within 30 hours earns a finisher buckle.

Trail races at Bradford Preserve on October 3, 2026 feature 5K, 10K and a free kids run on dirt trails with seasonal course markings and a required orange clothing rule per state regulations.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon on Connecticut’s Nipmuck Trail featuring rocks, roots, mud and wood bridges, with an optional two-person relay and elapsed time cutoffs. Organized by the Shenipsit Striders in Ashford, CT.

A fall trail race day in Norfolk, CT offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon with steep climbs, private-trail sections, a cupless policy with water stations, and on-site food and beverage vendors.

A community trail event in Wilton, CT on Oct 10, 2026, supporting the Prospectors' mission. Features a 3.1 mile trail race, an accessible stroller run, on-site food, entertainment, and access to farm grounds.

Experience a trail race at Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort featuring distances from 5k to a full marathon. Run through fall foliage on a course that includes steep ski slopes and the scenic Mohawk State Forest.

Experience a point to point trail race in Northeast Connecticut on the Airline Trail. Choose between marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances with individual or relay team options to support local student education.

A 3.5 mile trail run and walk on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation in Wolcott CT on October 17, 2026. Tiered online registration is available and a post-event meal is included with registration.