Trail Running calendar near Pittsfield 2025-2026

Push your limits at Race for DFL, a backyard ultra at Kenty's Farm in Winchendon MA where runners repeat 4.1666 mile laps until only one remains. Choose 6, 12 or 24 hour options and enjoy themed laps, fun gear and great camaraderie.

Run a scenic 10K up Mt Beacon to the firetower and back on rugged Hudson Highlands trails with steep climbs and autumn views. Part of the Beacon Bonfire festival, the race ends with refreshments, a shirt and festival perks.

Join the Centerville Bank Thompson Turkey Trot on November 9 for a family friendly cross country 5K, 3K Wobble walk and kids fun run with costumes encouraged. Proceeds benefit Thompson trails, parks and the local food pantry.

Join the Dave Driscoll 19th Annual Age Before Beauty 5K cross country at White Memorial in Litchfield on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Enjoy a scenic all cross country course as the first race of the day ahead of the Junior Olympics.

Run scenic, hilly single track at the Tarrywile Half Marathon on November 16, 2025 in Danbury CT with 10K, half marathon and marathon options. Rugged terrain, aid stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding trail day.

Take on the Fall Fling 400 at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT on Nov 22, 2025. Choose a unique 400 minute loop endurance challenge or a 4 mile two lap trail race through wooded single track and rolling hills.

Join the 4th Annual Sargent Elementary Turkey Trot in Beacon, NY for a family friendly 5K on the scenic Long Dock Park trails plus a Kids Fun Run on campus. Enjoy a food drive, live DJ, refreshments, awards and new team sign ups.

Hit the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot at Brooksvale Park in Hamden for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs that are friendly to runners and walkers. Enjoy swag and maple bacon donuts while supporting park trails and a local food drive.

Tackle an accurately measured 8K cross country course through the MDC Reservoir Complex in West Hartford on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Rolling gravel and trail terrain with a touch of pavement make this a scenic challenge for all paces.

Run a scenic trail half marathon around two glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge at Minnewaska State Park, with sweeping views into five states. Limited to 300 runners, chip timed with a finisher gift and refreshments.

Join the Roxbury Thanksgiving Charity Race, a scenic 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut, starting and finishing at Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Run or walk to celebrate the season and support local causes.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Springfield VT at Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, a flat, scenic 5K along the Black River with a virtual option to support local food banks and school teams. Finishers get socks and cider donuts.

Run or walk this Thanksgiving on a scenic 5k trail around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott with medals, swag and timed results. Enjoy pre race stretching and free post race yoga, family and dog friendly, with proceeds supporting EndoFound.

Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Gorge après Gorge in Chesterfield Gorge with a timed 5k, family fun walk, and new kids race. Finishers earn locally baked cookie medals and a warm postrace potluck to benefit Hilltown Land Trust.

Join the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park for a scenic timed loop to the Observation Tower, with 4 hour and 8 hour options. Run repeated 3.3 mile laps on a smooth carriage road with aid station support and finisher medals.

Get festive at the Ugly Sweater 5K in Canajoharie on December 6, 2025, where runners and walkers hit the scenic Erie Canal trail in holiday style. All proceeds support the Community Youth Center and age group prizes add extra fun for racers..

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill: eat a taco then run a 1 mile loop, repeating it ten times for a fun, quirky challenge. Medals for finishers and proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Seth's Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield is a friendly challenge of up to ten 5K loops. You have seven hours to run as many laps as you like, grab event schwag and a t shirt, and enjoy the social ultrarunning vibe.

Join the West Rock Winter Fat Ass in Hamden CT on Dec 28, 2025 for eight hour loop fun around Lake Wintergreen. Run repeated 1.6 mile laps with aid and snacks in a 50 runner field while supporting Make a Wish and the American Cancer Society..

Run a scenic 16 miles on the Nipmuck Trail in Union Connecticut, out and back to the Boston Hollow turnaround through Yale Myers Forest. Field is capped at 100 and proceeds benefit local trail groups.