Trail Running calendar near Waterford 2025-2026

Join the Dave Driscoll 19th Annual Age Before Beauty 5K cross country at White Memorial in Litchfield on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Enjoy a scenic all cross country course as the first race of the day ahead of the Junior Olympics.

Test your grit at the Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard, a Last Person Standing uphill race in Brownsville VT where runners repeat hourly laps of steep ascent until only one remains. Aid, indoor facilities and camping are available.

Run a scenic trail half marathon around two glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge at Minnewaska State Park, with sweeping views into five states. Limited to 300 runners, chip timed with a finisher gift and refreshments.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Springfield VT at Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, a flat, scenic 5K along the Black River with a virtual option to support local food banks and school teams. Finishers get socks and cider donuts.

Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Gorge après Gorge in Chesterfield Gorge with a timed 5k, family fun walk, and new kids race. Finishers earn locally baked cookie medals and a warm postrace potluck to benefit Hilltown Land Trust.

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..

Seth's Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield is a friendly challenge of up to ten 5K loops. You have seven hours to run as many laps as you like, grab event schwag and a t shirt, and enjoy the social ultrarunning vibe.

Take on the rugged Traprock trail at Penwood State Park with a single 17K loop or three loops for the 50K for a true trail challenge. Expect rocky, technical single track, rolling terrain and great forest views.

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra in Kent CT on April 26 2026 for scenic, mostly flat loops around the lake with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options. Expect stocked aid stations, finisher swag and lakeside views to inspire.

Run the scenic Dandelion Dash 5K on The Hartsbrook School trails or enjoy the family friendly Mushroom Mile in Hadley, MA. Support school programs in sustainable agriculture and beekeeping or run virtually from anywhere.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

Recharge your trail legs with a small group spring camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskills. Tackle technical scrambles and big climbs while getting on trail coaching and mental performance work to sharpen your skills and confidence.

Challenge yourself at Mohawk Mountain in early June 2026 with timed endurance events from 12 hour to 84 hour and distances up to 152 miles. Race solo or with Trail Buddy or Trail Family teams, tackle night sections and enjoy base support an..

Run a scenic 5 mile route along the Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy Historical Societies. Food, festivities and a short kids loop make it a great community day.

Take on the slopes at the Plattekill Mountain Race in Roxbury NY on June 7, 2026, where ski runs and forest trails deliver steep climbs, fast descents and sweeping views. Choose the 6.5 mile mountain course or the punchy 5k and race for top..

Run or ride scenic farm trails at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook CT, with options from a 5K and 10K to a 4 hour trail challenge, duathlon and competitive mountain bike races. Finishers get custom medals and entrants 21 plus receive a fr..

Manitou’s Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon in the Catskills across rugged, technical trails and massive climbing. Limited aid, long remote stretches and hand over hand sections make it a grueling but rewarding mountain challenge.

Take on 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of climbing at Killington Resort, summiting multiple peaks for sweeping mountain views. This limited field trail race tests runners on steep, rocky terrain with a memorable Needle's Eye finish.

Climb It For Climate at Belleayre Mountain offers scenic, challenging trail runs with 25K and 8K options through classic Catskill terrain. This eco event offsets emissions, benefits The Catskill Center, and celebrates finishers.

Run the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on August 23, 2026 for a scenic road and trail loop with a fun calf deep river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, proceeds support Springfield High School cross country.