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Where the Pavement Ends Double Loop

Name: Where the Pavement Ends Double Loop
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Ridgefield

Ridgefield, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Event Details

The Where the Pavement Ends Trail Races take place on September 20, 2026. There are two race distances: 4.25 miles (single loop) and 8 miles (double loop). The event starts and finishes at the Lake Windwing ballfields in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

The Course

The course runs through the Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain open space areas. The terrain is described as technical and rocky.

Series Information

This race is part of the Westchester-Fairfield Trail Mix Series, a series of seven trail races. Results from all races are combined to determine a series winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Ridgefield

Race information

Registration

8 mi

Where the Pavement Events - the Double (two Loops)

4 mi

Where the Pavement Ends - Single Loop

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

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