Trail Running calendar near Great Barrington 2026-2027

Event Overview The Squatchywaska Mountainfest is a trail running event with two distances: a 25K (noted as closer to 17 miles) and a 10-mile race. Both courses follow a lollipop format through Minnewaska State Preserve on the Shawangunk Rid..

A women only trail running event at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, Connecticut on April 25, 2026, organized by Steep Endurance to raise awareness of trail running for women. Entry fees are listed between $30 and $80.

A spring trail race at Grafton Lakes State Park covering about 9.3 miles with roughly 900 feet of elevation gain. Trails are technical yet runnable and the course can be muddy in spring.

A student run community event on April 25, 2026 at MacDuffie School in Granby, MA featuring a flat cross country 5K and an optional Color Run, with 100% of proceeds going to Dakin Humane Society.

A spring trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026 offering a 10K course with entry by lottery. The $56 registration fee includes park entry and the race is USATF sanctioned; dogs are not allowed to run in the event.

Try the Trail is a youth trail run for ages 4 to 16 at Katonah Memorial Park. Kids can choose between a half-mile or one-mile course on scenic, easy-to-follow trails. It's a family-friendly event focused on outdoor activity.

Experience a technical 5 mile trail run through 250 acres of scenic green space in Killingworth. Navigate rocky terrain and elevation shifts at the Deer Lake Outdoor Center with awards for multiple age categories.

A 12 mile technical out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range near Amherst, MA, with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Rocky singletrack ridgelines, two manned water stations, and registration currently shows full with a waitlist.

The A Run to Remember will take place in Red Hook on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Rock The Ridge is a fundraising trail event at Mohonk Preserve on May 2, 2026. Options include a 50 mile ultra, a 26.2 mile trail marathon and relay teams, with proceeds supporting conservation and education.

Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park on May 2, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 50K over singletrack with technical sections, rolling climbs, tree cover, rocky and muddy terrain and occasional stream crossings.

Celebrate National Truffle Day with a chocolate themed trail run at Giddings Park. This event features a three loop 5K for all ages and a kids fun run to support Franklin Elementary School programs.

A technical trail half and full marathon at University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY on May 3, 2026, featuring steep, exposed climbs and substantial elevation gain with official aid stations and strict cut-off times.

A technical out and back 50K on New Haven blue trails with about 6,350 feet of climbing, strict time cutoffs, no crews or pacers, and multiple aid stations including water only stops.

Experience a trail run or walk through the campus of The Hartsbrook School in Hadley. Choose between a 5k or a 1 mile race on natural terrain while supporting local land stewardship and agricultural education programs.

A four race 5 km trail series at Cole's Woods in Glens Falls across Tuesdays in May, with a 20 km challenge for those who complete all four events. Entry fees, T shirt allocation, awards and proceeds benefiting the Glens Falls Youth Center..

Run for a cause at the Bruynswick Winery Run, a 6k cross-country race benefiting the Ulster County SPCA. Enjoy a scenic course at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge, with music, drinks, and a chance to meet shelter animals. Free children's da..

Experience the eighth annual Spring Fling 600 trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper. Choose between a 6 mile race or a 10 hour challenge to complete as many loops as possible on a scenic three mile course.

A community event on May 9, 2026 featuring a Family Color Run and a 5K Trail Run at Hamden and New Haven YMCA locations. Registration runs from Feb 20 to May 8 with entry fees of $10 and $30; first 100 pre-registrants receive a Y giveaway.

A 5K trail run through the orchard at Indian Ladder Farms on May 10, 2026, with a hard cider mimosa provided after the finish and non alcoholic options; top 1st to 3rd place finishers aged 21 and over receive craft cider bottles.