Trail Running calendar near Clifton 2025-2026

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a demanding 50K on May 3, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut, across rugged blue blazed trails with steep, technical climbs. Entry is by waitlist and requires a recent qualifying trail 50K, so come prepared.

Run a looped, lit course at the Sussex County Fairgrounds during a weeklong festival offering distances from marathon and 50K to multi hour timed events. Enjoy aid stations, camping and showers plus a live lap display and buckle awards.

Run the Forgotten Forest 9 hour Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed trail on a scenic 2.2 mile loop with roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 50 runners for an intimate, rugged day on the trails.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park features a scenic, looped 50k UTMB Index race and a rolling 10k. Expect big climbs, aid stations, on course support and custom medals for all finishers.

C'mon Armageddon brings technical trail running to Norvin Green Park in West Milford, NJ with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile routes through boulder fields, river crossings and steep climbs. Expect rugged singletrack and a raw mountain challenge.

Run The Farm is a scenic 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm with fun kids races for younger runners. Finishers receive Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot farmers market and event shirts are available while sizes last.

Take on the scenic Mine Hill Half Marathon on May 25 in Roxbury, CT, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy a challenging climb, a fast downhill second half, a finisher medal and post race food and drinks.

Run the Centurion Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed 100 mile trail test through classic New England terrain with a 33 hour cutoff. Limited to 50 runners, buckles await 100 mile finishers.

Join Pinky's Rock n Rolla, a 4 mile trail race through Forest Park's scenic trails in Richmond Hill, NY. Enjoy rugged natural terrain, medals for all finishers, prizes for top runners, and proceeds benefiting Puppy Kitty NYCity.

Tackle the Poconos Trail Experience 10K at Blue Mountain Ski Area on Jul 12, 2026, with hilly singletrack that rewards grit and speed. Stay for a weekend of Spartan obstacle course races and community vibes, with discounts for service membe..

Join The Squatchy Surprise at South Mountain Reservation for a timed trail party with 3, 6 or 12 hour options. Draw loops, earn a handcrafted wood medal and squatch finisher item, and support Bigger Than The Trail's mental health work.

Loop the scenic 3.75 mile paved course at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken NJ with lakeside views and the Philadelphia skyline. Choose 12 hour or 24 hour solo and relay races, a 100 mile plus challenge, or the Glow Up Night Loop.

Take on the Interstate 17 Trail Run, a 17 mile looped trail race at State Line Lookout with serious elevation and rugged technical terrain. Rocky scrambles, waterfalls and required loop check ins make this a scenic tough challenge.

Tackle technical trails at Stokes State Forest with options from a 5K to a challenging 17 mile loop, plus ruck divisions for 10K. Finishers earn a handcrafted wooden medal and unique swag.

Run the Shawangunk Ridge Trail in Rosendale NY on Sep 12, 2026. Choose 70 mile, 30 mile or half marathon routes through rocky ridgelines, waterfalls and cliffs in a self supported backcountry challenge.

Tackle rugged single track, steep climbs and scenic summit views at Macedonia Brook State Park with 12K, 25K and 50K options. The 25K is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series for a true New England trail challenge.

Experience day and night running at the Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival in Lakeside Park, with looped 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour timed races, music and on course aid. All finishers get medals and crews can set up on the festival field.

Three days of trail racing and community at Wawayanda State Park, with distances from 100 mile to a kids mile. Friday panels and a trail film, free camping, and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail supporting mental health.

Test your limits in the Forbidden Forest 30 hour ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, covering as many miles as you can on a rugged 2.23 mile trail loop. Options span marathon to 100 miles with small field support.

Tackle technical Harriman State Park trails at Big Bear SquaTCh South in Tuxedo NY on October 18, 2026, with a scenic single loop offered as a half marathon or 10K. Expect steep climbs, rocky roots, clear course markings, aid stations, and..