Trail Running calendar near Hadley 2026-2027

A 26.4 miles trail marathon in Ashford Connecticut on October 4, 2026, run on the Nipmuck Trail with rocky and rooty sections and wood bridges. A two person relay is offered and cutoffs are set by elapsed times.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

The Haystack Mountain Challenge on October 4, 2026, features a 5K, 10K and a half marathon across Barbour Woods and Haystack Mountain, with steep climbs, private trail sections, a cupless policy, water stations and on site refreshments.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

Experience a trail race at Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort featuring distances from 5k to a full marathon. Run through fall foliage on a course that includes steep ski slopes and the scenic Mohawk State Forest.

On October 11, 2026 the HFC Striders Cross Country Festival returns to Wayland for its 20th running, featuring 3K youth races across age groups and two 5K open races, with awards and proceeds benefiting Wayland High School.

A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.

Experience a point to point trail race in Northeast Connecticut on the Airline Trail. Choose between marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances with individual or relay team options to support local student education.

A multi format trail event on the Granite Town Rail Trail in Brookline and Milford NH on October 17 and 18 2026, featuring 7.5 mile relays, 15 mile and 30 mile races and a 30 hour ultramarathon. Proceeds support local trail conservation.

A 3.5 mile trail run and walk on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation in Wolcott CT on October 17, 2026. Tiered online registration is available and a post-event meal is included with registration.

A six-hour weighted trail race in Mansfield, MA where runners complete laps of about 2.5 miles, carry variable weight per lap, and score pound-miles called Kz; the highest total Kz in each division wins.

Explore the scenic trails of 100 Acre Woods in Malta, New York. This community event on October 18, 2026 features 2k, 3k, and 5k trail runs. All proceeds support local trail maintenance.

An off-road 50K starting at Guilford Lakes School that runs through linked woodland preserves on rocky forest road and single-track terrain. The course avoids repeated loops and recommends recent marathon-level experience.

A fall trail event at Grills Preserve in Westerly with 10 mile and 10 km courses across single-track trails and riverfront sections. Club timing is used, orange clothing is required, and post-race refreshments are provided.

A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.

A fall trail race at Mt. Tom State Park on October 24, 2026, with single and relay options from 5k to 25k on rugged single-track terrain. The event supports Kestrel Land Trust and includes aid stations, medical crews, and awards.

A community run at Ives Farm hosted by Cheshire Community YMCA and Cheshire Land Trust. Features a trail 5K, a youth Y Cup relay with elementary teams, a free Pumpkin Dash for young children and family fall activities.

A backyard ultramarathon and festival at Waters Farm in Sutton MA where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour on the bell until one remains. The weekend features live music, hay rides, a kids fun run, farm tours, and local food.

A 4.9 mile mountain trail race in Keene, NH on October 25, featuring four up and down laps on different trails, 1650 feet of elevation, prize money and age group awards, with proceeds supporting the Keene Community Kitchen.