Trail Running calendar near Amherst 2026-2027

A Trail Animals trail event at Hale Education in Westwood offering a timed six hour option and a 3.5 mile singleloop on mostly singletrack around ponds. One cupless aid station at start/finish and limited parking with possible walking.

A classic 16-mile trail run on Connecticut's Nipmuck Trail, known for its technical terrain and old-school vibe. Organized by the Shenipsit Striders, the event supports local trail stewardship. Registration is capped and no race day signups..

Course and Distances The Sleeping Giant Trail Runs take place at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut. The event offers two distances: 25 km: A single loop with over 3,000 feet of vertical gain. 50 km: Two loops of the 25 km co..

Course and Distance The Run Across CT 123 is a point-to-point ultramarathon that travels coast-to-coast across Connecticut, covering approximately 123 miles (200K). The route passes through 25 towns, starting in East Thompson and finishing..

The Bimbler's Bash is a popular annual 10K trail run through the technical, rocky paths of Guilford's Westwoods. This entirely off-road event supports local land conservation and is known as a major single-distance race in Connecticut.

This USATF-sanctioned 10-mile trail race runs along the Merrimack River in Andover, MA. The event features unique homemade prizes and awards, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Post-race refreshments and a raffle add to the c..

Run a unique quarter marathon distance on the paved trails of West Hartford Reservoir. This chip timed 6.55 mile race features a two loop course with post race treats and age group awards.

A fast, point-to-point half marathon descending from Slingerlands to the Hudson River in Albany. The course features paved rail trails and offers amenities like live tracking, gear check, and a post-race celebration. A free shuttle bus mana..

The 11th Annual F.O.R 5k Trail Race takes runners through the scenic McDonald Nature Preserve in Wilbraham. This family-friendly trail run supports the local parks' maintenance fund.

The Traprock 50 features a rugged 50K and a 17K trail race on the rocky, rolling loops of Penwood State Park. It's a cupless event with chip timing, organized by volunteers to benefit local conservation groups. Runners should be prepared fo..

A trail race at Jericho Town Forest (Weston, MA) on April 25, 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon, and 50K options on a marked 10K loop, cupless aid station, strict cutoffs, and parking by volunteers.

The Grafton 15K is a spring trail race through the technical and muddy terrain of Grafton Lakes State Park. The 9.3-mile course features 900 feet of elevation gain, starting and finishing at the park's beach.

Experience three seasons of trail running and walking through scenic conservation land and a working vegetable farm in Wrentham with this unique 5K triple series.

Experience a scenic 5k trail run through conservation land and working farmland in Wrentham. Celebrate Earth Day with an off road course featuring natural obstacles and community focused agriculture support.

A 12 mile out and back trail race on the Holyoke Ridge near Amherst MA featuring technical singletrack, over 3,500 feet of ascent, a 500 runner cap and a waitlist when full.

The A Run to Remember will take place in Red Hook on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

This 50k trail run connects Connecticut's technical Regicides and Quinnipiac Trails. The challenging out-and-back course features significant climbing and a strict 10-hour cutoff. The event does not allow pacers or crews and enforces interm..

Take on the trails at the Hartsbrook School for the Dandelion Dash 5K or the family-friendly Mushroom Mile. This community event supports the school's unique Land Stewardship program. A virtual run option is also available.

Trail races in Lyme, Connecticut offering a 9.2 mile loop and a 3 mile sprint on Mount Archer trails. Chip timed and rain or shine, with 100% of proceeds donated to local emergency services.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.