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Running Battles Trail Race

Name: Running Battles Trail Race
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Wolcott

Wolcott, United States • 17 May 2026

Event Overview

The Running Battles Trail Race is a single-distance trail event held at the Woodtick Recreation Area in Wolcott, Connecticut.

Course Details

The event consists of a 3.5-mile trail run and walk. The course is described as a "5k-ish" distance.

Registration & Fees

The registration fee is $30. Day-of-race registration increases to $40. Registration on race day opens at 8:30 AM.

Post-Race & Beneficiary

All event profits will be donated to the Wolcott Cross Country Teams. After the run, participants receive free entry (a $10 value) into the CT Food Truck Battles Festival, which opens at 12 PM. Medals are awarded to division winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Wolcott

Race information

Registration

4 mi

3.5 Mile Trail Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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