Trail Running calendar near Wading River 2026-2027

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

A forested 5K on August 9, 2026 at Bridgewater Town Park featuring new trails, modest hills, participation gifts, and prizes for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.

A free 8-hour trail event in Tolland, CT where runners complete as many 3-mile loops on a marked 5K-ish course as they like, with provided food and a potluck.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options with on-course aid and a post-race meal.

Experience a community trail run through Elm Ridge Park benefiting the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Library. This event features a two loop trail course for adults and a fun medal race for kids.

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

Ocean State Ultra in West Greenwich, Rhode Island (August 29–30, 2026) offers a 100 mile race with a 34 hour limit plus 12 and 6 hour loop events; registration runs March 30 to August 17, 2026.

A 50K trail race in Forest Park Queens featuring 12 laps of a 2.5 mile loop with about 300 feet of climb per lap and a published 8 hour cutoff.

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

An obstacle-based 5K at Short Beach, Stratford on September 12, 2026, with 18+ obstacles and fundraising for the Sterling Community Center.

City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

A 56 mile end to end run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven raising funds for Mental Health Connecticut.

Trail race in Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent CT offering 12K, 25K and 50K loop courses with significant elevation, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

The Corporate Fun Run Pier 84 Manhattan will take place in New York on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A free 3 mile out-and-back beach run at Westerly Town Beach held at low tide. The community event is organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family as a memorial run.