Bristol
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An ultramarathon weekend in West Greenwich featuring a revised 10-mile loop and events including 100 mile, 12 hour, and 6 hour formats.
September 2026
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.
Ocean State 5K Trail Run at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026 features a fast, flat 5K along the bay and grasslands with on-site vendors and amenities.
October 2026
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.
Timed trail event in Cumberland RI on a 4.2 mile loop offering 8 hour, 12 hour and 34 hour solo and team formats with distance awards and a large pit area.
A 5K run and fitness walk at Highland Park in Attleboro on October 4 2026. The traffic free grass course uses two laps of a 1.55 mile loop and includes a kids 100 yard dash plus a virtual 5K option.
A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.
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.
Six hour weighted trail race on Mansfield's WWII Veterans Memorial Trail where competitors carry chosen weight over repeated laps to score pound miles (Kz).
A community Trailfest in Fall River on October 17, 2026 with walks, runs and a 10 mile ruck across mixed-surface trails, plus post-race music and family activities.
A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.
A rugged 5k trail event in Berkley, MA offering running, rucking, walking, and separate kids and dog entries, with fundraising and support for K-9s and first responders.
A stadium stair-climb at Gillette Stadium raising funds for Homes For Our Troops, covering about 5,184 steps in the lower bowl with individual, team, and fundraising options.
November 2026
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.
March 2027
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.
April 2027
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.
May 2027
A looped hill endurance event in Cumberland Rhode Island where participants run or hike as many laps as possible within a 12 hour period. The top male and female who cover the greatest distance are named King and Queen of the Hill.
June 2027
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.