Trail Running calendar near Wading River 2025-2026

Run the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon or 5 Mile through single track, fire trails and sandy woodlands at Brookhaven State Park near Wading River NY. Half marathoners vie for cash, a wood finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Run scenic, hilly single track at the Tarrywile Half Marathon on November 16, 2025 in Danbury CT with 10K, half marathon and marathon options. Rugged terrain, aid stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding trail day.

Take on the Fall Fling 400 at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington CT on Nov 22, 2025. Choose a unique 400 minute loop endurance challenge or a 4 mile two lap trail race through wooded single track and rolling hills.

Brave frosty singletrack through scenic Ringwood woods with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for every trail runner. Finish with a warm post race party serving food, drinks and winter views.

Hit the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot at Brooksvale Park in Hamden for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs that are friendly to runners and walkers. Enjoy swag and maple bacon donuts while supporting park trails and a local food drive.

Join the Roxbury Thanksgiving Charity Race, a scenic 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut, starting and finishing at Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Run or walk to celebrate the season and support local causes.

Run a scenic 5K at Bethpage State Park with the Never Stop Running Foundation Leftover Turkey Trot, offering in person and virtual options. Free kiddie dash with ribbons and proceeds support the foundation.

Squatchy Leftovers is a scenic trail festival on November 29, 2025 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, with distances from a 50K to a kids mile on a rugged 5K loop. Expect technical singletrack, handcrafted wood medals and a ch..

Join the Never Stop Running Foundation 50/50 Turkey Trot, a scenic trail 5K at Belmont Lake State Park on November 30. Half of net proceeds are raffled to participants with winners present and the rest supports the foundation.

Take on a crisp late November trail at Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury on November 30, 2025. Rob's Trail Run Edition features a scenic 5K with separate adult and high school youth divisions for runners of all levels.

The Santa's Summit 10k is a scenic and challenging trail run held at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, Virginia. The course follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of out-and-back and one-way sections. Participants..

Join the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park for a scenic timed loop to the Observation Tower, with 4 hour and 8 hour options. Run repeated 3.3 mile laps on a smooth carriage road with aid station support and finisher medals.

Run a timed 50 miles or 50 kilometers in Prospect Park on a scenic looped course near Lincoln Road. Community aid with Skratch Labs hydration and a potluck style aid station keeps you fueled across the day.

Take on SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra on Dec 13 to 14, 2025 at Blydenburgh Park, where runners do 4.167 mile laps each hour until one remains. A 1 Lapper runs alongside and proceeds benefit the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

Join the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2 on Saturday December 13 in South Orange for scenic looped trail races through South Mountain Reservation. Choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 mile and enjoy hilly single track, a giveaway and day of registration.

Run the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford through Roosevelt Forest on an off road trail welcoming runners, joggers and walkers. Holiday costumes encouraged, every finisher gets a commemorative item and proceeds support local charities.

Join the 8th Annual Taco Trials in Rocky Hill: eat a taco then run a 1 mile loop, repeating it ten times for a fun, quirky challenge. Medals for finishers and proceeds benefit the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Join the West Rock Winter Fat Ass in Hamden CT on Dec 28, 2025 for eight hour loop fun around Lake Wintergreen. Run repeated 1.6 mile laps with aid and snacks in a 50 runner field while supporting Make a Wish and the American Cancer Society..

Join the Frosty Fat Sass on Jan 31 in West Orange for a rugged trail fat ass fundraiser supporting South Mountain Conservancy. Choose a 5K, or timed 3 hour or 6 hour loop challenge with a rucking division and enjoy technical winter trails.

Dress in your best onesie and tackle scenic trails at Squatchy Onesiefest in Ramapo Valley. Choose a fun 1.6 mile loop or a two lap 5K, enjoy trail support and a handcrafted finisher medal while supporting the NY NJ Trail Conference.