Trail Running calendar near Amherst 2026-2027

Explore Soapstone Mountain trails in Stafford Springs with a new half marathon that climbs past the fire tower or a fun 6K sampler open to walkers. Proceeds benefit Connecticut trail stewardship. The event is cupless so bring your own water..

Annual May trail races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail including a marathon, half marathon, 8K and a free kids Mo Mile, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance in Pittsfield and event perks for participants.

A *3.5 mile* trail run/walk at Woodtick Recreation Area in Wolcott, CT on May 17, 2026. Proceeds support the Wolcott Cross Country Teams and participants receive a free entry to the CT Food Truck Battles Festival.

Tackle rugged single track and jeep roads in Keene, NH at the Drummer Hill Trail Races on May 23, 2026. Complete one to four 12.5k laps to choose your distance, enjoy aid stations and earn a drumstick finisher award.

Join the Mine Hill Half Marathon on May 24, 2026, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery in Roxbury, CT. Tackle a scenic hilly road course and celebrate afterward with food, live music and distillery samples.

A multi day endurance series at Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut offering solo and team trail events from 15 to 152+ miles with timed formats up to 84 hours. Tenting, support stations, and personalized bibs and medals are provided.

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

A two lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee of about 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of gain, hosting the 2026 USATF Classic Mountain and Collegiate National Championships with a $30,000 prize purse.

The Norbrook Farm Brewery Trail Festival will take place in Colebrook on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 4 hours.

Challenge yourself on the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA on June 13 2026 with a scenic 5 mile loop or a 6 hour looped event, featuring rolling climbs and single track trails. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.

Trail action at Mansfield Hollow State Park with a scenic yet challenging 15 Miler along the Nipmuck Trail and a new technical 5K inside the park. Expect river views, woods, bridges and climbs while supporting Connecticut trail stewardship..

Early morning trail run in Gay City State Park offering 3, 5 and 8 mile races. The 8 mile is part of the Blue Blazed and USATF CT MUT series and includes teams of three competing for prize money.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor MA, July 10 to 13, 2026 features a scenic 1.9 mile loop with timed options from 6 hours to 100.7 miles. Full aid station, camping and merch plus a lap based charity challenge led by mascot Wally.

Run the TARC Blue Hills Skyline 12K on June 21 in Milton, MA, tackling about 2,300 feet of climbing on rocky, technical Skyline trails. Stair climbs and panoramic Boston skyline views make this a memorable trail challenge.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six repeated climbs totaling about 1500 feet of ascent. The course follows multiple trails around the mountain, finishes at the base of the tower after Killer Hill, and includes technical ter..

Run the Stonington Cross Country 5K in Pawcatuck at Stonington High School on Wednesday August 5. The scenic course starts and finishes on the track and winds through quiet streets, trails and grassy crossings for a community run.

Join the 14th Annual Sweltering Summer Ultra, an 8 hour track challenge at Clapp Park in Pittsfield on August 8, supporting the AYJ Fund for children with cancer. Chip timing, a lively aid station and pizza and ice pops keep energy up.

Experience the Trail Animals Running Club Summer Classic at Medfield's Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservations, a scenic and challenging 10 mile loop of forested singletrack that climbs to a Noon Hill vista. Distances include 10 miles, 40 miles..

Run loops on a roughly 5K trail course during an eight hour celebration with the Shenipsit Striders in Tolland. Bring food, enjoy the grill, earn raffle tickets and a 50th anniversary gift while supporting local trail stewardship.

Take on the Jug End Loop Ultra at Jug End State Reservation on August 22, 2026. Run or walk a rolling 4.2 mile loop as many times as you can in six hours through woods, fields, and an apple orchard while supporting local charities.