Trail Running Calendar Connecticut 2025-2026

The Bimblers Bluff 50K is an off-road trail race held in southern Connecticut, starting at Guilford Lakes School. The course traverses several interconnected woodland preserves, featuring rolling forest roads and single-track trails that can be extremely rocky. Unlike many ultras, the route does not..

8 Hours at the Farm is a trail running event held at Gurski Farm/Williams Park in Brookfield, Connecticut. The race features a rolling country course with an approximately 4-mile loop combining single track and farm trails, offering a scenic and community-focused atmosphere. Participants can choose..

The Tarrywile Half Marathon, held at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, Connecticut, is known as one of the toughest trail half marathons in the region. The challenging course features nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain and technical Northeast single-track terrain. Runners enjoy stunning views of Danbury a..

The Fall Fling 400 is an annual trail running event hosted by the CT Trailmixers at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington, Connecticut. It features two main races: a 400-minute timed event where participants run as many loops as possible on a roughly two-mile trail course, and a 4-mile race consisting of..

The Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race is a 5K event held annually in Roxbury, Connecticut. Scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the race takes place at the Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park located at 18 Apple Lane.Participants run a 3.1-mile course through the scenic park setting..

The Tower Tag Challenge is a trail running event held at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut, known for its scenic views and historic Observation Tower. Participants run repeated loops on the Tower Trail, a smooth carriage road ascending over 600 feet in 1.5 miles to the tower, then ret..

The Frosty Forest 5K is a trail running event held in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut. This 5K race offers participants a chance to escape the road and enjoy a scenic course through nature. Runners, joggers, hikers, and walkers are welcome, with a recommendation for some trail experience.Pa..

The Sleeping Giant Trail Runs, held at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut, is a challenging trail running event known as one of the toughest in the Northeast. The race offers two distances: a 25K loop with over 3,000 feet of vertical gain and a 50K option consisting of two loops. The c..

The Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races, held in Kent, Connecticut, is a historic ultra running event celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2026. It features three race distances: 100K, 50 miles, and 50K, all conducted on primarily flat, rolling loops around scenic Lake Waramaug on paved roads. The..