Trail Running calendar near Waterford 2026-2027

This late winter trail race in Gilbert Lake State Park offers 50K, 25K, and 10K distances on a looped, mixed-terrain course. Runners can choose to use snowshoes and will find aid and warmth at a cabin finish line. Proceeds support The Neigh..

Snowshoe races at Moreau Lake State Park on February 28, 2026, with 15K and 4.7 mile single loops plus a kids 1 mile out and back. Snowshoes are mandatory and limited rentals are available on a first come first serve basis.

A USATF certified point to point half marathon in Albany County on April 11, 2026, mostly on paved rail trail with a net downhill and a 500 foot elevation drop to a Hudson River finish. The event offers live tracking, bus to the start, post..

Trail races at Penwood State Park offer a 50K (three loops) and a 17K (one loop) over primarily single-track and double-track terrain, with a nine hour cutoff for the 50K. The event is cupless and organized by the CT Trailmixers.

Run or walk a 5K through the orchards of Brooklyn Cider House. Registration includes a cider glass, donut, and finisher medal. The event is open to all ages and welcomes dogs and strollers.

A 15K trail race at Grafton Lakes State Park covering about 9.3 miles with 900 ft of elevation gain. The technical yet runnable spring course can be muddy and is described as accessible for new trail runners.

A 12 mile out and back trail race on the Holyoke Ridge near Amherst MA featuring technical singletrack, over 3,500 feet of ascent, a 500 runner cap and a waitlist when full.

A Run to Remember in Red Hook NY features 5K and 10K trail races plus a 5K walk on May 2, 2026. Courses run through meadows, forest, orchards and berry patches and cash prizes are awarded.

A fundraising trail event in the Shawangunk Mountains on May 2, 2026 offering a 50 mile Ultra Marathon, a 26.2 mile Trail Marathon and two to four person relays. Proceeds support Mohonk Preserve conservation, education and stewardship.

A trail event at The Hartsbrook School in Hadley featuring a 5K Dandelion Dash and a 1 mile Mushroom Mile. Proceeds support school land stewardship and a virtual 5K option is offered.

Run a scenic 50k on New England dirt roads. The course winds through forests and fields, featuring an 1870s covered bridge and 4,200 feet of elevation change. Registration closes a few days before the event.

Hit the trails in Pittsfield State Forest for the Tails & Trails run, supporting local animal rescues. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 5-mile distances on a scenic course through pine woods and past boulders. Camping is available onsite for a full..

This event combines a 5k run or walk with wine tasting at Ledge Rock Hill Winery. Registration includes race swag like a t-shirt, wine glass, and a medal that doubles as a stopper. The course is an out-and-back cross-country route suitable..

Annual May trail races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail including a marathon, half marathon, 8K and a free kids Mo Mile, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance in Pittsfield and event perks for participants.

Join a small group trail running camp in the Catskill mountains for a weekend of guided coaching. The program includes long runs on technical terrain and mental performance sessions to prepare for local mountain races. All skill levels are..

A lap-based trail race in Keene NH using a 12.5 km loop with options up to 50 km, technical wooded terrain, aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring personal hydration gear.

A multi day endurance series at Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut offering solo and team trail events from 15 to 152+ miles with timed formats up to 84 hours. Tenting, support stations, and personalized bibs and medals are provided.

A point-to-point ultramarathon on the New England Trail offering 112-mile and 50-mile options to Guilford. Entrants must make a donation to the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association and arrange their own crew and navigation.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from the Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the restored Troy Depot, with a short children's loop and food and festivities at both depots. The event raises funds for local historical societies.

A unique trail festival centered on a rugged 3.8-mile loop featuring the infamous "staircase of death." Run solo, join a flexible relay team, or take on the casual Fun Run over a 12-hour period. Start when you like and enjoy the community a..