Trail Running calendar near Forest Park 2026-2027

A night 5K at Lakeside Park with mixed trail terrain, reflective markers, and required personal lighting; finishes receive handmade medals and proceeds benefit the Pawling Recreation Department.

A multi-distance trail event at Red Wing Recreation Area on July 5, 2026, featuring a 15k loop used for 15K, 30K, and 60K races with on-course aid stations, GPX course file, and awards for top finishers.

A five-race Monday evening cross country series at Wickham Park in Manchester CT, the 35th edition features roughly 2.4 to 2.6 mile courses, a discounted full-series entry, and proceeds supporting the Manchester High School Shoe Fund.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor Massachusetts offers multiple timed and distance events on a 1.9 mile loop with an on-course aid station and camping options. Proceeds support the Trustees of Reservations and Baypath Humane Society.

A point to point 5K in East Hampton beginning at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue with shuttle transport from Center School. Bib pick-up is at Center School gym and awards are presented by age group after the race.

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

New for 2026 at Putnam Memorial State Park, The Revolution is a timed trail event run on a 1.776 mile loop that passes Revolutionary War sites. Runners choose 12 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour formats and carry their own hydration.

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 trail event in Lawrence Woods, Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford MA on July 18, 2026. The course is a roughly 5 mile loop with a minimal aid station and parking at the nearby high school lot.

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 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six steep ascents, a cupless water stop, strict parking limits and online registration capped at 50 runners; the course is technical and not recommended for novices.

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.

A few miles of mud and about a dozen muddy obstacles at the 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center in Charlton, MA on August 1, 2026. Race entries include a finisher medal and festival access, with VIP upgrades and a Buy One Give One donation pro..

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 8 hour track ultramarathon at Clapp Park in Pittsfield on a certified 0.355 mile dirt and cinder loop with chip timing, a bottle drop aid system, age group awards, and proceeds benefiting the AYJ Fund.

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.

A short trail 5K through recently developed forested trails at Bridgewater Town Park on August 9, 2026. The third annual race is organized by The Bridgewater Land Trust and the Bridgewater Recreation Commission and includes participation gi..