Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

SEP
20
2026
Trail race in Cockaponsett State Forest offering 4 or 9 mile routes over roots, rocks and hills with water stations and proceeds to PanCAN.
Sun 20 Sep 2026
9 miles 4 miles

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Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure is a trail race held in Cockaponsett State Forest in Chester, CT. The organizer notes to use Pattaconk Reservoir Dam on GPS for the location.

Participants choose between two distances:

  • 9 Miles trail race
  • 4 Miles trail race, which is the first part of the 9 mile course

The course includes roots, rocks, muddy sections and several hills. The initial half mile is on a road to spread runners before the trails. Water stations are located at miles 2, 4, 6 and 7.

Registration opens April 3, 2026 and closes August 23, 2026. Fees listed by the organizer are $25 for the 9 mile race and $20 for the 4 mile race. There is no race day registration. Free race registration is offered to runners 75 or older. The park requires a parking fee for vehicles with out of state plates.

Trails to a Cure is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Race series. All proceeds benefit PanCAN.

Volunteers are needed to assist with check in, aid stations and sweeping the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

9 mi
9 Miler
4 mi
4 Miler

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