Trail Running calendar near Hadley 2025-2026

Join the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge in Melrose for a festive 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk on the Mount Hood golf course. Enjoy nutcracker trophies, pasta lunch and fundraising for local families and Melrose High XC.

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill CT: eat a taco then run a one mile loop, repeat ten times for fun and trophies. All proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association and the event is full with a waitlist.

Seth’s Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield on December 20 invites runners to tackle between one 5K loop and the full ten loop 50K in a festive, low key winter setting. Enjoy scenic roads and trails, event swag and a seven hour limit.

The Dar Snowshoe Scramble will take place in Goshen on Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Run the scenic single track loop at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA with 3.5 mile or 6 hour options. Trails, pond views and wood bridges await while proceeds support land conservation.

Test your trail skills on the Northern Nipmuck Trail Race, a rugged 16 mile out and back through Yale Myers Forest and Boston Hollow with technical terrain and serious climbing. Limited to 100 entrants, proceeds support local trails.

Take on the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT. Choose 25K or 50K two loop options over rugged, rocky singletrack with 3,000 feet of climbing; aid stations are cupless so bring your own bottle.

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

The Merrimack River Trail Race will take place in Andover on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 10 miles.

Run a scenic 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.

Take on rugged Traprock at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on April 18, 2026 with 17K one loop or 50K three loop options. Expect rolling, technical single track and rocky trails; bring your own cup for this cupless, chip timed race.

Run the TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest on April 26, 2025, choosing distances from 10K to 50K plus a free youth fun run. Enjoy a smooth, relatively flat looped trail with one aid station offering vegan friendly options.

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races on April 26, 2026 in Kent CT with 100K, 50 mile and 50K options around scenic Lake Waramaug. Flat rolling loops, four aid stations and finisher swag make this a rewarding spring ultra.

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

Join A Run to Remember on May 2 in Red Hook and run or walk scenic farm trails through meadows, orchards, and woods at Greig Farm. Honor loved ones, celebrate community spirit, and vie for cash prizes in the 5K and 10K races.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a rugged 50K through New Haven trails, with about 6350 ft of climbing and technical rocky terrain including a summit at Mt Sanford. Expect a cutoff driven, no frills race for seasoned trail runners.

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

Run the Mount Archer Trail Race Sunday May 3 2026 in Lyme CT with a scenic 9.2 mile loop or a 3 mile option for runners and walkers. Chip timing, aid stations, and proceeds support Lyme emergency services.

Run the rugged Wapack Trail in Ashburnham MA with 21.5, 43, or 50 mile options on May 9, 2026. Limited entries for this technical, scenic trail run benefit land conservation through the Trail Animals Running Club.