Trail Running calendar near Kingston 2025-2026

Take on the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park, running as many 3.3 mile out and back laps as you can in 4 or 8 hour formats. Enjoy climbs to the Observation Tower while supporting the Sleeping Giant Park Association.

Celebrate the season at Santa’s Summit trail races at Bull Run Marina in Clifton VA on December 6 with 5k and 10k courses plus a virtual option. Chip timed finishers receive a medal and technical shirt while supporting Dulles South Soup Kit..

Get festive at the Ugly Sweater 5K in Canajoharie on December 6, 2025, where runners and walkers hit the scenic Erie Canal trail in holiday style. All proceeds support the Community Youth Center and age group prizes add extra fun for racers..

Warm up your winter running at the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K and 10K in Morris Plains, NJ, a scenic grassy trail with rolling hills and postrace hot cocoa. Finishers get a medal and long sleeved shirt while proceeds support St. Jude Children's Re..

Join the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford CT on December 13 for a festive off road run through Roosevelt Forest. Run, jog, hike or walk in holiday costumes, enjoy winter trails, and support local causes.

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.

The Dar Snowshoe Scramble will take place in Goshen on Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Join the ninth annual Frosty Fat Sass at South Mountain Reservation, a fundraiser for the South Mountain Conservancy. Choose a 5K, timed 3 or 6 hour loop or rucking division on a rugged, rocky 5K trail.

Hit the trails at the YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion at Mountain Creek on January 31, 2026. Ride the lift to the top for a scenic 5k or untimed last mile welcoming runners, walkers and first time snowshoers. Bring your own snowshoes.

Join the Morris County Empanada Trail on March 29 in Morris Plains NJ with 5K and 10K runs over scenic mixed terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and an empanada with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Run the Squatchy Onesiefest 5K on Feb 14, 2026 in Mahwah NJ, a flat, scenic trail loop around Scarlet Oak Pond with a shorter fun run option. Wear a onesie for award eligibility and help support NYNJTC trail maintenance.

Try the Fire and Ice Winter Run at Gilbert Lake State Park for scenic snowy loops on forest, gravel and road with options for 10K, 25K or 50K and snowshoes welcome. Warm aid, coffee and fireplaces at the Briggs cabin and proceeds support a..

Run or hike rugged woodland trails at the Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run and Hike, with 5 and 10 mile options around Saffin's Pond. Trail markers keep you on course and the event runs rain, snow, or shine for a true winter adventure.

Squatchapple puts scenic singletrack and carriage road loops in South Mountain Reservation to the test with distances from 11 miles to 50 miles. Support the South Mountain Conservancy and earn a handcrafted wood medal and race swag.

Take on the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT. Choose 25K or 50K two loop options over rugged, rocky singletrack with 3,000 feet of climbing; aid stations are cupless so bring your own bottle.

Explore rugged North Jersey wilderness in The Fools Adventure, a 10 hour foot ROGAINE with over 100 checkpoints across scenic, rocky terrain. Test your map and compass skills as you navigate for the best route and enjoy big views.

Tackle technical, rugged trails and steep climbs at Big Bear Squatch North in Bear Mountain NY on April 4, 2026. Choose a challenging 10K or a grueling half marathon, with proceeds supporting the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.

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.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a family friendly outing with a 5k, 4k Jay Walk and a 200 meter Kids Dash. Race on scenic wooded, hilly school trails and finish at the track.