Trail Running calendar near Waterford 2026-2027

Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 offering 25K and 8K courses open to runners and hikers, organized as a zero carbon event and raising funds and shoe donations for The Catskill Center.

A 6 hour timed ultra and a 4.2 mile memorial run at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA on August 22, 2026. The loop covers woods and orchards with 830 feet elevation per lap and benefits Louison House and Dana Farber.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..

An inclusive trail festival at Northfield Mountain on August 29, 2026 that centers queer and trans runners and allies. It offers a 20k prediction race, an untimed 5k fun run or hike, and a Kid's Run with community-focused prizes.

A 10 km race at Power Dam Recreation Area in Perkinsville, VT on August 30, 2026, part of the Western NH Trail Running Series. Online registration closes August 28, 2026; youth entries are free and age-based fees apply.

A rugged 50K trail ultra in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake. The lollipop route includes two aid stations and requires prior experience and a wait list review.

A multi-division trail event on the Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale NY offering 70 mile, 30 mile and half marathon options on an unsupported, fully blazed route with shuttle access and finisher shirts and medals.

A group, end-to-end run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven, roughly 56 miles, raising funds for Mental Health Connecticut. The route is largely flat and unsupported with a 14 hour completion cut off.

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

A trail race day at Pittsfield State Forest with 50k, 25k, 15k and a new 5 mile option, a double-loop course with three aid stations and charity fundraising through BURCS and Free to Run.

Trail race at Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, Connecticut on September 13, 2026. Courses of 12K, 25K and 50K on single track forest trails with steep climbs, technical sections and cupless aid stations.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

Sep 19-20, 2026 in Killington, VT: Spartan obstacle races across steep, off-trail terrain in the Green Mountains. Events include Sprint 5 km, Beast 21 km, Ultra 50 km and kids races; tickets start from $29.

Trail run and walk at Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville NY on Saturday September 19 2026. Routes of 2 5 and 8 miles pass Lake Myosotis and a historic racetrack while raising funds for local organizations.

An 8.5 mile loop at Merck Forest with about 1,800 feet of climbing, two aid stations, and a 0.75 mile kids loop around the farm. Packet pick-up is available in Manchester and at the Sap House start area.