Trail Running calendar near Upton 2025-2026

Join the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge in Melrose for a festive 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk on the Mount Hood golf course. Enjoy nutcracker trophies, pasta lunch and fundraising for local families and Melrose High XC.

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill CT: eat a taco then run a one mile loop, repeat ten times for fun and trophies. All proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association and the event is full with a waitlist.

Seth’s Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield on December 20 invites runners to tackle between one 5K loop and the full ten loop 50K in a festive, low key winter setting. Enjoy scenic roads and trails, event swag and a seven hour limit.

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 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.

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

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 is a USATF-sanctioned 10-mile out-and-back trail run held in Andover, Massachusetts, starting from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel parking lot. The course features water stations at miles 2, 4, and 8, with a mi..

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 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.

Take on rugged Traprock at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on April 18, 2026 with 17K one loop or 50K three loop options. Expect rolling, technical single track and rocky trails; bring your own cup for this cupless, chip timed race.

Run the TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest on April 26, 2025, choosing distances from 10K to 50K plus a free youth fun run. Enjoy a smooth, relatively flat looped trail with one aid station offering vegan friendly options.

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

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.

TARC Wapack and Back is a rugged trail race along the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical rocky singletrack, big climbs and limited entries so register early for a backcountry challenge.