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Soapstone Mountain Trail Races

Stafford, United States • 17 May 2026

Event

The Soapstone Mountain Trail Races take place on May 17, 2026 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. The event offers two distances: Half Marathon and 6K. Both courses run through the area around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest State Park.

Logistics

Day-of registration is available at Reddington Rock Riding Club, 93 Handel Road, Stafford Springs. The race operates a cupless policy; participants must carry their own water container. There are three aid stations on the half marathon course and no aid stations on the 6K course. Aid station volunteers will record bib numbers for safety, and participants are asked to inform a volunteer if they cannot finish the race.

Organiser and Beneficiaries

The event is organised by the Shenipsit Striders, a Connecticut trail running club founded in 1975. Proceeds from the race are designated for trail stewardship organizations in Connecticut, including the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Joshua’s Trust, and the Northern Connecticut Land Trust. The race is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series.

Registration

Registration opens January 1, 2026. Course details are listed as coming soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Stafford

Race information

Website Registration
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
6 km
Jerry Stage 6k Sampler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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