Trail Running calendar near Forest Park 2026-2027

Group trail runs for women and nonbinary people in the Fells. A 3 mile loop at a conversational 11 to 12 minutes per mile pace, held in person at the North Reservoir; steady rain or thunder cancels.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor, MA runs July 10 to 13, 2026 and offers multiple timed and distance events from 6 hours to 100.7 miles. The race uses a groomed 1.9 mile perimeter loop with an aid station and on-site amenities.

A point-to-point 5K run starting at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue and finishing at the Old Home Days grounds, featuring a shaded two-mile section on the Air Line Trail, shuttle transport to the start, evening bib pickup, and pre-regist..

An old school 12K trail run at Blue Hills Reservation with about 2,300 feet of climbing over rocky, steep terrain and staircase sections. Minimal aid and a 150 participant limit mean participants are expected to carry hydration.

A timed loop trail race at Putnam Memorial State Park on July 11, 2026. Runners repeat a 1.776 mile loop on carriage roads and short singletrack in 12, 6, or 3 hour formats.

Experience a four part summer trail series at the Dublin School Outdoor Center. Run a scenic 5K loop featuring singletrack and rolling terrain while supporting local charities and community needs.

A memorial 5K run and walk at Owen Bell Park in Dayville CT that raises funds for a scholarship for Killingly Ag-Ed seniors. The day includes a 5K, a walk, and a kids fun run on off-road paths with possible trip hazards.

A 12 hour loop run in Lawrence Woods, Medford, MA on July 18, 2026. The roughly four mile loop has minimal aid and space for participants to set up personal stations near the course.

A 1 mile out and back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with a crushed gravel surface and hand timing. Held July 19, 2026 in East Granby in two waves with limited parking; proceeds benefit charities.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A trail race at Soapstone Mountain in Somers, CT featuring a 5.5 mile loop with six ascents, a cupless water stop, a 50 runner cap, and course sections that can be steep and rocky; organized by the Shenipsit Striders.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Muddy Dash Boston is a family-friendly 5K mud run at 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center on August 1, 2026, with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and an after-party with music and food.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

A community fundraising day in Groton, MA on August 5, 2026 featuring an 8.4 mile three-person relay, kids single-loop race and Little Lambs mini runs, followed by barbecue and activities, with proceeds to six local charities.

A seaside set of timed ultra-marathon events at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats with separate entry periods and fees.

An eight hour track event at Clapp Park in Pittsfield with a virtual option, chip timing, on course bottle drop aid, and age division awards. Proceeds support the AYJ Fund and several discount codes are available.

A trail event at Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield offering a 10 mile loop plus 50K and 40 mile ultra options, mostly singletrack with roots, rocks, and a scenic Noon Hill vista; proceeds benefit The Trustees of Reservations.

Tappen Brook 5K on August 9, 2026 in Bridgewater, CT is a 3rd annual trail race on the new Bridgewater Town Park trails, featuring packed-dirt paths, gentle hills and views of Lake Lillinonah. The event is organized by local land trust and..