Trail Running calendar near Great Barrington 2026-2027

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.

Experience one of the most technical and elevation dense trail races in the Northeast. Tackle steep climbs and rugged single track through the scenic terrain of Beacon, New York.

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 dual-event day featuring a Family Color Run and a 5K Trail Run on May 9, 2026, in Hamden, CT. The first 100 to pre-register get a special giveaway, with water stations available for all participants.

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 last person standing loop race on Ragged Mountain where runners repeat a roughly 3.11 mile loop and must finish each lap within one hour; entrants are eliminated if they fail to start or finish a lap, continuing until a single finisher re..

The Free Spirit 50K is a scenic ultra on the dirt roads of Leyden, Massachusetts. The route passes historic farms, forests, and a vintage covered bridge, offering a classic New England countryside experience.

Annual May races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail offering marathon, half and 8K distances starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center. Proceeds support the rail trail and a municipal fund for the City of Pittsfield.

Tails & Trails State Forest Run in Pittsfield State Park on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop of single track, pine forests and mountain bike style trails while supporting local animal rescues.

Experience a scenic trail run through the meadows and forests of Muscoot Farm. Choose from the 5 mile course or youth races and receive vouchers to spend at the local farmers market.

Celebrate a Hudson Valley tradition dating back to 1983 with the Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville. This scenic course runs along the Shawangunk Mountains and features a section on the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. All event proceeds suppor..

Trail races at Soapstone Mountain in Stafford Springs, CT include a new half marathon and the Jerry Stage 6K Sampler. Courses run on the blue blazed Shenipsit Trail through Shenipsit Forest with on course aid for the half marathon.

Run a 3.5-mile trail race in Wolcott, CT. The event supports the local cross country teams. Your entry includes access to the CT Food Truck Battles Festival afterward.

A community campus event in East Haddam featuring a 1.75 mile looped course with rocky dirt paths, kids races on the soccer field, reused-trophy awards, dog-friendly provisions, and water stops on a rain or shine race day.

A three-day small-group trail running camp in Oliverea, NY offering guided coaching, mountain runs over technical terrain, mental performance discussions, lodging, Saturday meals, and a swag item.

Trail races in Keene, NH on a revised, technical course where runners choose how many 12.5k laps to run. Natural single track and jeep roads, cupless aid stations, parking at Fuller Elementary School, and drumstick awards.

Mine Hill Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile road race in Roxbury, Connecticut, with start and finish at Mine Hill Distillery. The course passes farms, fields and scenic vistas and includes a post-race gathering at the distillery.