Sleeping Giant Trail Runs

Sleeping Giant Trail Runs

Sleeping Giant Trail Runs is a trail race at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, CT, scheduled for April 4, 2027. The event uses a 25K loop with significant elevation and offers a two-loop 50K option.

• 25K loop with 3K+ of vertical
• 50K two loops of the 25K course

The park contains more than 30 miles of trails ranging from smooth carriage roads to technical rocky singletrack. The 25K loop begins with about 5 miles of mostly runnable rolling singletrack with a few small rock scrambles. Runners then encounter a steep head wall climb of roughly 500 feet in 0.3 miles, followed by technical ups and downs and less technical rolling singletrack on the Yellow Trail toward the Chestnut Trailhead, which hosts an aid station near mile 8.

The course includes a 4-mile section of moderate to harder technical terrain that includes part of the White Trail, a second visit to the aid station at mile 12, and an ascent on the Quinnipiac Blue Trail to the Observation Tower. The descent follows the Tower Path, a 1.5 mile carriage road, with a short paved return to the pavilion.

Aid stations provide water and Hyle Hydration electrolyte drink plus typical food items. The event is cupless; participants must carry their own hydration bottle, pack, or cup. Entry fees vary by registration period. The event awards a finisher medal and podium awards for top overall finishers. The organizer enforces no littering and mandatory course following; downloading the provided GPX file is suggested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.