Trail Running calendar near Northfield 2026-2027

A group, end-to-end run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven, roughly 56 miles, raising funds for Mental Health Connecticut. The route is largely flat and unsupported with a 14 hour completion cut off.

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Thunder Run is a 5K trail race with more than 20 obstacles through woods and hills in Candia, New Hampshire on September 12, 2026. Organized by Raymond Area Rotary, 100% of proceeds support local and selected international projects.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Killington Ski Resort on Sep 19 to 20, 2026, with Sprint, Beast, Ultra and kids races across steep off trail mountain terrain.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

A community fundraiser at Pomfret Community School featuring a 5K trail run and a 0.5 mile kids fun run, with early and late registration tiers, age and gender awards, and finisher medals for all participants.

A 5K trail run at Winding Trails in Farmington on the designated course around Walton Pond, with registration from February 20 to September 20 and a $35 fee; overall and age-group awards plus a prize for the first local finishers.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A weekend of endurance mountain biking and trail ultrarunning at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor Vermont, offering 50 mile and 50 km solo races, multiple relay formats, and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive.

Trail races on the restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup CT with 5K, 10K and a free Kids Fun Run, post-race food at Rotary Park, and proceeds supporting the Rotary Club of Plainfield Foundation.

Trail races and a six hour timed event take place on double track dirt and gravel trails at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA. The race is cupless, aid stations are provided, and pacers are allowed for the six hour event.

A community trail and road event at Shedd Park in Lowell offering a 10K, 5K, and a 1 mile kids fun run with educational displays, children’s activities, and proceeds supporting local conservation and education.

Survival of the F.I.T.test is a 30 hour trail ultra held in October as part of the F.I.T. Challenge calendar in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Results for past editions are published online after each race.

Experience an ultimate endurance test at Mohawk Mountain by taking on 61 miles and 29,155 feet of elevation gain. Participants have 72 hours to run hike or walk their way to an Everest sized vertical achievement.

A 24 hour trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall Connecticut featuring a Double Kuwohi route of about 28 miles and 13,685 feet of elevation. Participants may run, hike, or walk.

A timed endurance event in Cohoes, NY offering 1, 3 and 6 hour solo options plus 3 and 6 person relays, organized to raise awareness and funds for Flutters of Hope Inc.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon on Connecticut's Nipmuck Trail featuring rocks, roots, mud and wood bridges, plus a two-runner relay option. The course uses a 13 mile segment with out-and-back sections and published cutoffs.