Trail Running Calendar Rhode Island 2026-2027

A group run on the Ocean State Ultra 10 mile loop in West Greenwich, RI. The route allows runners to turn back early and participants must wear orange because it is hunting season.

A loop based endurance race near Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, RI where runners must complete each circuit within 60 minutes to continue; laps repeat at one hour intervals until only one runner remains.

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.

A seaside set of timed ultra-marathon events at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats with separate entry periods and fees.

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 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.

A one mile obstacle course in Warren, RI with two giant mud pits, kids play area, food and giveaways. Proceeds support Thrive Outside and its programs to expand youth access to nature.

A 5K trail run at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, with a bayside course and start and finish near the golf course clubhouse. Open to all ages, with published entry fee tiers and on site parking and facilities.

Trail races at Bradford Preserve on October 3, 2026 feature 5K, 10K and a free kids run on dirt trails with seasonal course markings and a required orange clothing rule per state regulations.

A 5K fall trail run and walk at Ryan Park in North Kingstown on October 3, 2026, benefiting the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. Registrations before September 14 include a race day t shirt and top finishers receive medals.

A timed trail ultra in Cumberland RI offering 8 hour, 12 hour, and 34 hour options for individuals and teams up to four. The 4.2 mile loop mixes smooth trail and moderately technical rocky sections.

A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.

A fall trail event at Grills Preserve in Westerly with 10 mile and 10 km courses across single-track trails and riverfront sections. Club timing is used, orange clothing is required, and post-race refreshments are provided.

A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.

Trail races at Monastery Trails in Cumberland, RI on March 14, 2027 offer distances from a 1 mile kids run to a 100K 12 hour ultra. Team ultra entries and a multilap 5 hour option are available and all finishers receive a medal.

An obstacle course race in Cumberland, Rhode Island featuring a 3.2 miles course with about 1,000 feet elevation, multiple wave formats including elite and age group competition, multilap sessions, and a 12 hours ultra option.

A 12-hour looped hill event on May 22, 2027 in Cumberland, RI where participants run or hike as many laps as possible; the top male and female by distance are named King and Queen of the Hill.

The inaugural F.I.T. 50k in Cumberland, Rhode Island is a 50k trail ultramarathon with equal parts smooth non technical and moderately technical terrain. The event includes a generous cutoff time and a $65 registration fee.