Traprock 50
Simsbury, United States • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Traprock race takes place in Bloomfield, CT at Penwood State Park. The event includes two distances:
- 50K
- 17K
Registration opens on Nov 27, 2025. The organizer is the CT Trailmixers, a volunteer, non-profit trail running club. Race proceeds support local organizations including the Simsbury Land Trust and the Connecticut Forest & Parks Association. The race is part of the Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series for 2026.
Course and race information
The course is a loop of approximately 10.5 to 11 miles per loop. The 17k uses one loop and the 50k uses three loops. The route is rolling and consists of about 50% technical single track on the Metacomet Trail, with the remainder on double-track and forest roads. Sections can be extremely rocky and include a notable power line hill; the course will not change.
Additional details and policies: chip timing will be used in 2026; the race is cupless, so participants should bring a cup or handheld bottle; shirts are available for separate purchase. The 50k has a nine hour cutoff. When the race reaches capacity a waitlist will start; waitlist selections are processed in registration order and selected entrants have two days to respond. Refunds of 50% are available for cancellations before March 1; no refunds after, and there are no bib transfers or deferrals. Course map is available on AllTrails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.