Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2025-2026

Join Windham Woods School for the 2nd annual Thankful Trails 5K Run and Walk through scenic campus trails, plus a free Kids Fun Run on the Lower Field for ages 8 and under. Family friendly with raffle, awards, and lunch to celebrate communi..

Run scenic trails around Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park with 8 mile and 4 mile options in the Lil Rhody Runaround. Close out the WTAC Fall Race Series while soaking up classic New England fall scenery.

Take on the Baystate Dirty Dog Trail Run Ruck Walk 5k in Berkley on November 16, a rugged, possibly muddy trail where you can run, ruck with a pack, walk, or bring a leashed dog. Proceeds support local beagle and K9 charities.

Join the Dirty Turkey 5K in Plymouth on Nov 16 for a scenic ocean view run along the Grace Trail, finishing at Historic Cordage Park. Post race enjoy local food, vendors and a complimentary Dirty Water Distillery drink for 21 and over.

Challenge yourself on a hilly 5K at Melrose High School's home cross country course in Melrose, MA while supporting the school's XC teams. Expect rugged terrain, post race snacks, and lively local race day energy.

Join the 27th annual Novemberfest Race, a scenic 4 mile run through Mine Falls Park in Nashua on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Celebrate at Martha's Exchange with raffle prizes and beers while supporting the Nashua Children's Home.

Tackle an accurately measured 8K cross country course through the MDC Reservoir Complex in West Hartford on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Rolling gravel and trail terrain with a touch of pavement make this a scenic challenge for all paces.

Make Thanksgiving morning active at the Turkeywacker 5K in Wrentham, a festive trail run at Rice Recreation Complex with donuts, cider and raffle prizes. Awards for top finishers across ages ensure competition and family fun.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the F.I.T. Turkey Trot Trail Race in Cumberland, Rhode Island on November 27. Choose from 5K, 5 Mile, combo, multilap or a Kids Race and earn a unique finisher medal.

Take on the TARC Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells with 8, 32 and 40 mile Skyline Trail loops featuring roots, climbs and occasional Boston skyline views. Limited spots, cupless aid and winter trail conditions make this a true test for expe..

Take on the scenic Mount Hood golf course in Melrose with a 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk, limited to 250 entrants. Enjoy varied terrain, nutcracker awards and post race pasta while supporting local schools and Housing Families..

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.

Run winter trails at Powissett Lodge in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour ultra or a 15 mile loop. Enjoy a marked three loop course, aid at the lodge, and help support local land conservation.

Join Ramsey's Run, a scenic 5k trail run through the woods in Kingston MA on Saturday March 14, 2026. This memorial event honors a Class of 2023 student and raises funds for a scholarship established by the family.

Join Trail Animals Running Club at Hale Reservation for a scenic trail challenge featuring a 3.5 mile loop or a timed 6 hour option. Expect technical singletrack, pond shorelines, boardwalks and a friendly aid station; bring your own cup.

Run a scenic 16 miles on the Nipmuck Trail in Union Connecticut, out and back to the Boston Hollow turnaround through Yale Myers Forest. Field is capped at 100 and proceeds benefit local trail groups.

Run Across CT 123 is a point to point ultramarathon across about 123 miles of Connecticut, weaving trails and backroads through 25 towns. Choose 100K or 200K solo or relay and chase a coveted belt buckle for 200K finishers.

The Merrimack River Trail Race is a USATF-sanctioned 10-mile out-and-back trail run held in Andover, Massachusetts, starting from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel parking lot. The course features water stations at miles 2, 4, and 8, with a mi..

Spring Fever brings scenic early spring trail racing to Wompatuck State Park in Hingham on April 11, with 5K, 5 mile, and an 8 hour multi lap challenge. Expect muddy trails, on course aid, and a friendly campground finish line vibe.

Run a scenic 6.55 mile quarter marathon through West Hartford Reservoir 4 as two loops around the park. Limited to 150 runners, the event features chip timing, post race treats and awards in five year age groups.