Trail Running calendar near Hamilton 2025-2026

Snow or no snow, join the NHTI Lynx on January 10 in Concord for a spirited snowshoe race on scenic college cross country trails with 2 mile, 4 mile and kids events. Proceeds support NHTI Athletics and awards go to top finishers.

Join a friendly, informal 5 to 10k run or snowshoe on a roughly 10k course with loaner snowshoes available. Bring a spare pair to share, enjoy light refreshments, and team up for bragging rights and a shared baked treat.

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.

Join the Frozen Heart 900, a free grassroots winter loop in Rockfall CT where runners take on a 15 hour challenge around a 2.2 mile trail loop. Self supported format with a heated meeting room for warming, so bring headlamps and carpool.

Join Ramsey's Run in Kingston MA on March 14, 2026 for a scenic 5k trail run through the woods, timed by a professional company. Honor a class of 2023 member and support a family scholarship with every entry.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

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.

Join CT123 on April 4, 2026, a point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut that blends trails and backroads for a challenging spring adventure. Solo and relay entries welcome and 200K finishers earn a commemorative belt buckle.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

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

Hit the trails at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham MA with 5K, 5 mile and 8 hour lap options for all abilities. Expect muddy April trails, on course aid and a community feed, with registration closing April 10 and a 50 runner cap for the 8 h..

Run a scenic quarter marathon at West Hartford Reservoir on April 11, 2026, as the Hartford Track Club hosts a small, timed field limited to 150 runners. Enjoy chip timing, post race treats and a friendly, looped trail course.

Run the Traprock 50 at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on Apr 18, 2026, choosing 50K or 17K looped courses over technical single track and rocky terrain. Chip timing, cupless aid, and proceeds support local conservation.

TARC Spring Classic in Weston MA on April 25, 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon and 50K trail races plus a free youth fun run on a smooth scenic 10K loop. This cupless, multi lap event fills fast so register early as parking and aid are limit..

Tackle a rugged 12 mile out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest, featuring over 3,500 ft of climbing. Technical singletrack, exposed ledges, and steep rocky sections promise a bold mountain trail experience for adventurous 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.

Hit the trails at the Cape Cod Trail Race on May 3, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 30K options through the scenic Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area. Register soon for a community focused day of challenging trails and postrace camaraderie.

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.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.