Trail Running calendar near Forest Park 2025-2026

TARC Wapack and Back in Ashburnham MA features 21.5, 43 and 50 mile out and back runs on the classic Wapack Trail. Rugged rocky singletrack, big climbs and sweeping views, plus aid stations and headlamp requirements for longer distances.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

Explore trails around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest at the Soapstone Mountain Trail Races in Stafford Springs, CT on May 17, 2026. Pick a half marathon or 6K, support local trail stewardship, and register January 1, 2026.

Take on the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene NH on May 23, with a 12.5k loop you can repeat for 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K or 50K. Expect technical single track, rocks, roots and stream crossings, aid stops and DHTR drumstick awards.

Run the Mine Hill half marathon on 24 May 2026 in Roxbury Connecticut, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy rolling country roads with sweeping farm views, then celebrate at the distillery after party.

IronHike Spring 26 at Mohawk Mountain CT in June offers endurance routes from 15 to 152 miles for solo runners, teams and families in a flexible relay format. Enjoy basecamp camping, support stations and finisher gear.

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.

Join the Run in the Park 5K at Eisenhower Park in Milford on June 7 to support the Milford Rotary and the Beth El Center. Enjoy a scenic, mostly flat trail loop welcoming runners, walkers, hikers, families, dogs, and teams.

Explore rugged singletrack and an old railroad bed on a tough 5 mile loop at the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and runners can repeat loops for up to six hours.

Run the scenic 15.7 mile Nipmuck South Trail at Mansfield Hollow State Park, following the Nipmuck Trail along the Fenton River through woods, fields and a climb to a cliff. Proceeds benefit Connecticut trail stewardship groups and the Blue..

Notchview Ultra invites runners July 10 to 13, 2026 in Windsor, MA, offering formats from 100.7 miles down to 6 hour on a scenic 1.9 mile loop. Enjoy frequent aid, camping, swag, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

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.

Tackle Soapstone Assault, a rugged 5.5 mile trail race up Soapstone Mountain in Somers CT on July 26, 2026, featuring six steep climbs and about 1,500 feet of climbing. Expect rocky, technical terrain and stunning summit views.

Ridge Reaper Trail Runs on Aug 1, 2026 at Ward Pound Ridge, a scenic preserve 50 miles north of NYC. Choose 25K, 50K or 50 mile timed courses on technical singletrack and wide carriage roads with ridge views.

Join the Sweltering Summer Ultra, an 8 hour track challenge at Clapp Park in Pittsfield where runners and walkers lap a cinder loop and hit a marathon split. Chip timing, live leaderboard, refreshments and awards support the AYJ Fund.

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..

Experience the Stonington Cross Country 5K at Stonington High School, a scenic route from the track through campus streets and wooded trails to a field finish. Family friendly with a kids half mile for ages 10 and under.

Join an 8 hour trail gathering at Crandall's Park and run as many 5K loops as you like. Potluck, raffles, prizes and a Shenipsit Striders 50th anniversary gift for those who complete at least one loop.

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.

Run the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic at Waters Farm in Sutton, a spike friendly 5K cross country loop and USATF New England Grand Prix stop. Perfect for teams and individual racers, with finish line snacks and a nearby after party.