Trail Running calendar near Pittsfield 2026-2027

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.

Run or walk through the scenic orchards of New Paltz at this chip timed 5k event featuring homemade donuts and fresh cider for all finishers.

A five-week open-course trail running series in Poughkeepsie, NY, presented by Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie and powered by HOKA. Limited to 65 participants; registration runs March 18 to April 20, 2026 with a $60 fee.

Event Overview The Squatchywaska Mountainfest is a trail running event with two distances: a 25K (noted as closer to 17 miles) and a 10-mile race. Both courses follow a lollipop format through Minnewaska State Preserve on the Shawangunk Rid..

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.

The A Run to Remember will take place in Red Hook on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Experience the beauty of the Shawangunk Mountains with a 50 mile ultra, a trail marathon, or a team relay. Enjoy well maintained carriage roads and an 18 hour cutoff in this premier fundraising event for Mohonk Preserve.

Experience one of the most technical and elevation dense trail races in the Northeast. Tackle steep climbs and rugged single track through the scenic terrain of Beacon, New York.

A technical out and back 50K on New Haven blue trails with about 6,350 feet of climbing, strict time cutoffs, no crews or pacers, and multiple aid stations including water only stops.

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.

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.

Run for a cause at the Bruynswick Winery Run, a 6k cross-country race benefiting the Ulster County SPCA. Enjoy a scenic course at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge, with music, drinks, and a chance to meet shelter animals. Free children's da..

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.

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.

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.

Tails & Trails State Forest Run in Pittsfield State Park on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop of single track, pine forests and mountain bike style trails while supporting local animal rescues.

Event Overview The Ledge Rock Hill Wine Run 5K takes place at the Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George, New York. The event features a 5K distance, which is open to participants aged 1 to 99. It is a timed race, with professional timing an..