Trail Running calendar near Ellenville 2025-2026

Chasing Ciara's Light 5K/12K Trail Race 2025, held at Great Hollow Lake in Monroe, CT, offers timed 5K and 12K trail races along a scenic course. Sanctioned by USATF and spectator-friendly, it features multiple spots for cheering. A Kids Fun Run provides additional family-friendly activity.The cours..

Iron Hike’s Fall Double Kuwohi Trail Marathon Plus Relay is a weekend endurance event set at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. The race covers 28+ miles with 13,685 feet of elevation and is designed to be completed within a 24-hour window. Participants have the flexibility to run, h..

The Fat Sass Switchback Challenge is a trail running event held in Millburn, New Jersey, at the South Mountain Reservation's Locust Grove Picnic Area. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it features a challenging 1-mile loop course with 300 feet of elevation gain, including steep climbs and technical, ro..

Set in Montebello, New York, the KMT Fall Foliage Frenzy is a trail-running event featuring 3-hour and 6-hour timed races. Runners tackle a challenging 2.33-mile loop with about 660 feet of vertical gain, weaving through Kakiat Park against the backdrop of Harriman State Park and the Hudson Valley’s..

The Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race Series, including the Haystack Mountain Challenge, is held annually in Norfolk, Connecticut. The 12th edition features three trail race distances: a challenging 5K through Barbour Woods with scenic climbs and wetlands; a 10K that adds a tough loop summiting Haystack..

IBBC Trail Classic 5k and Kid's Trail Run presented by Peace, Love, Trails takes place in Irvington, New York, with the event centered around the Irvington Woods trail system near 40 N Broadway. The lineup includes a 5k Trail Run/Walk through scenic woodland paths and a 0.6-mile Kid's Trail Run for..

Forbidden Forest 30 Hour Ultra Run takes place in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut, October 11-12, 2025. Runners choose a personal challenge on a 2.23-mile loop that weaves through roots, rocky terrain, and a standout hill dubbed "OMG." Competitors can tackle 26.2M, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100 Miles..

The Trailwagger is a running event held at Gilbert Lake State Park in Laurens, NY, featuring scenic trails and fall foliage. The race offers four divisions to accommodate various skill levels: a 3-mile run/walk on paved roads and trails, a mostly trail-based 5-mile run showcasing ponds and creeks, a..

Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k is a community trail run in Wilton, Connecticut, on Gemstone Farm (144 Huckleberry Hill Rd). The second annual event offers a scenic 5k trail course suitable for all abilities (strollers not allowed on the course) with a festive sparkly theme inviting participants to dress..

Costumed Creature Crawl 5K Trail Run/Walk is an in-person and virtual race in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, at the Van Scott Nature Reserve of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. It offers a 5K trail run or walk for adults, plus options for ages 6-15 and free Crawlers age 0-5. Trails are not stroller-fr..

Mohawk Mountain Race, held at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT, is a Steep Endurance trail event offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances. The course climbs the mountain on Wildwood and Timber Trails, then traverses Pine, Laurel and Deer Run Trails, before a summit return via..

The Paine to Pain Trail Half-Marathon is a distinctive trail race held in Westchester County, New York, starting at the historic Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle and finishing at New Rochelle High School. This 13.1-mile single-loop course traverses the woods and trails of five different parks, o..

The Fred Torres Memorial 5K is the 12th annual charity race at Garrett Mountain in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The live event features a 5K run on a championship cross-country course and a 2-mile walk, with a virtual 5K option for remote participants. Family-friendly events include a Tot Trot and a 1..

Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race is a 3.5-mile trail run/walk hosted by the Wolcott Lions Club in Wolcott, Connecticut. The race unfolds on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation, 201 Nichols Road. This community event benefits local charities and the Tom Centinaro Lions scholarshi..

Family & Community Services of Somerset County's Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk is the 13th annual event at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. The flat, paved, wooded course runs along the Raritan River, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Proceeds support FCSSC's mental h..

The Castle to River Run in Garrison, NY, is a scenic running event held in the historic Hudson Valley, featuring a half marathon and a 5K race, along with a kids fun run. The half marathon course winds through Hudson Highlands State Park, passing the historic Osborn Castle and offering a mix of sing..

Big Bear SquaTCh South, a Sassquad Trail Running event in Harriman State Park, Tuxedo, New York, features a challenging pair of trail races: a 13.1-mile half marathon and a 10K, starting and finishing at Powerhouse Park. The single-loop courses are rugged and technical, with 2,200+ ft of gain on the..

The Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run takes place in Andover, New Jersey. The event features an 8 mile trail run and a 5K for adults, plus a Kids Fun Run for ages 5-12. The atmosphere blends competition with a chili-themed, community race vibe, including on-site homemade chili,..

The Veeder Tree Farm 5K is a running event held in Earlton, New York, at 1235 High Hill Rd. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, the race offers multiple categories including a 5K, 5K Trail Run, and combinations thereof, with options for students as well. The course features a mix of trail and traditiona..

FALL Run The Farm is a 5-mile trail race held at Muscoot Farm in Katonah/Somers, New York. The course winds through the scenic farm grounds, showcasing the area’s natural beauty and tying the event to the nearby Muscoot Farmer’s Market vibe. The day also includes Fall Kids Run The Farm for younger p..