Trail Running calendar near Boston 2026-2027

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 5K fall trail run and walk at Ryan Park in North Kingstown on October 3, 2026, benefiting the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. Registrations before September 14 include a race day t shirt and top finishers receive medals.

A 25 kilometer trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is capped at 100 and a shirt-included cutoff is on September 5.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon on Connecticut's Nipmuck Trail featuring rocks, roots, mud and wood bridges, plus a two-runner relay option. The course uses a 13 mile segment with out-and-back sections and published cutoffs.

Experience the seasonal scenery of New Hampshire at the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Race. Choose between a fast 5K or a 10K with elevation gain to support local community programs.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

Join the 20th Wayland / HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring youth 3K races and open 5K events that support Wayland High School cross country and track. Presented by Middlesex Savings Bank with awards and commu..

A technical, rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park offering a half marathon and a five mile course. New for 2026 the event features $7,500 in prize money and multiple aid stations on rocky, forested terrain.

A community running event at the Dighton Rehoboth High School cross country course on October 11, 2026 offering a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run with shirts and awards, benefiting Beckwith Middle School athletics.

A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.

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.

Ghost Train Rail Trail Race on October 17–18, 2026 offers races from 7.5 miles to a 30-hour ultramarathon along the Granite Town Rail Trail, with proceeds supporting Brookline and Milford conservation efforts.

A six hour weighted lap race on Mansfield's WWII Veterans Memorial Trail where competitors carry chosen weight each lap and earn Kz by multiplying measured weight by lap distance; the highest Kz in each division wins.

United We Move Trailfest on October 17, 2026 at Fall River Bioreserve offers walk, run, and ride routes of varying lengths to support the Annual Campaign; routes are marked and GPX files are available.

Trail races in Wompatuck State Park near Hingham MA featuring a one loop 10 mile and a three loop 50K. Aid stations supply water and snacks and proceeds support Friends of Wompatuck, Free to Run, and Footprints.

A fall trail event at Grills Preserve in Westerly with 10 mile and 10 km courses across single-track trails and riverfront sections. Club timing is used, orange clothing is required, and post-race refreshments are provided.

A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.

A 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.