Trail Running calendar near Leyden 2026-2027

The 11th Annual F.O.R 5k Trail Race takes runners through the scenic McDonald Nature Preserve in Wilbraham. This family-friendly trail run supports the local parks' maintenance fund.

A recurring one-hour trail run for women and nonbinary participants at North Reservoir in the Fells, covering a 3-mile loop at a conversational pace of about 11–12 minutes per mile. Sessions are in person and may be canceled for steady rain..

Trail loop event at Penwood State Park with 17K and 50K options on rocky single track and forest roads. The 50K uses three loops on much of the Metacomet Trail and carries a nine hour cutoff.

Prospect Acres 8 hour ultra on April 18, 2026 features repeated 2 mile loops through fields and woods with 230 ft of elevation gain per lap. Free parking, sauna and cold plunges are available and registration costs $25.

TARC Spring Classic in Weston, MA offers multiple running races on April 25, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50K. Registration is listed as free.

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 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.

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 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.

Experience the original Spartan Trail Race through the steep climbs and winding trails of the Green Mountain National Forest. Choose from distances between 10 and 200 miles for a true endurance test in Pittsfield Vermont.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

A trail race on Concord’s Winant Park Trails with two distances on singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic-style paths; proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers and day-of-entry is available.

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.

Join the community at the Pinkerton Academy 5K Astro Run in Derry New Hampshire for a scenic 5 km race held on the academy campus grounds.

A 5K trail run in Hanover New Hampshire held on Mother’s Day, featuring packed trails, open fields and mellow single track. Pre registration is online only and race day registration is available with different fees by age group.

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.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.