Trail Running calendar near Fitzwilliam 2026-2027

An 8.5 mile trail race at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert, VT featuring about 1,800 ft of climbing and two aid stations. A 0.75 mile kids loop circles the farm and all proceeds support Merck Forest and Farmland Center.

An inclusive multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park on 09/26/2026 offering a 0.4 mile swim, 5.5 mile trail bike and 3 mile run in single sport, two sport, relay or full triathlon formats. No chip timing; safety gear is required.

A trail based 5K obstacle course race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026, featuring 12 or more beginner to intermediate obstacles. Entry is limited to 200 participants and the fee is $40.

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.

An all-trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup, CT offering 5K, 8K, 10K and a free Kids Fun Run with post-race shirts or medallions and food at Weidele's; proceeds benefit a local Rotary charity.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

A community run at Shedd Park featuring a 5K, a 10K trail run, and a 1-mile kids fun run, with educational displays and proceeds supporting LP&CT's conservation and education programs.

An October endurance race in Cohoes, NY offering timed 1-, 3- and 6-hour solo and relay options. The event benefits Flutters of Hope, a nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

A timed trail ultra in Cumberland RI offering 8 hour, 12 hour, and 34 hour options for individuals and teams up to four. The 4.2 mile loop mixes smooth trail and moderately technical rocky sections.

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, with an optional two-person relay and elapsed time cutoffs. Organized by the Shenipsit Striders in Ashford, CT.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

A one-mile charity run at Gunstock Mountain Resort on October 4, 2026, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire & Vermont. Online registration closes October 2; adult and teen entries are $20, children under 12 enter free.

A fall trail race day in Norfolk, CT offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon with steep climbs, private-trail sections, a cupless policy with water stations, and on-site food and beverage vendors.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

Join the 20th Wayland / HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring youth 3K races and open 5K events that support Wayland High School cross country and track. Presented by Middlesex Savings Bank with awards and commu..

A rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park featuring technical terrain, boulders, streams and a rocky climb. It offers a half marathon and a 5 mile option and lists $7500 in prize money for 2026.

A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.