Essex
Trail Running Calendar near Essex 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Essex for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A community trail event at Ives Farm featuring a 5K, an elementary school relay, a free Pumpkin Dash for young children, family activities, and free training sessions.
October 2026
A community 5K in Bolton, CT on 10/17/2026 along the Hop River rails to trails, with a $30 entry donated to Project Purple to support pancreatic cancer awareness.
Trail 5K and a kids one mile fun race on a 33 acre campus in Middlefield CT with breakfast treats and finisher medals.
An off‑road 50k through southern Connecticut woodlands from Guilford Lakes School, featuring rocky single track and forest roads with a 10 hour cutoff.
A 5K Run / Walk and Kids Fun Run at Hallock State Park on October 25, 2026, with a virtual 5K option. Proceeds support the Long Island Greenway and include a post-race wine crawl with vendor specials for participants 21 and over.
November 2026
A Thanksgiving themed chip timed 5k at Stonington Vineyards on November 8, 2026. The event features vineyard scenery and includes a t shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper and a wine pour.
Off-road 5 km and 5 mile run plus a 5 km ruck in South Glastonbury on November 28, with a kids fun run and a post-event chili, s'mores and brewery beverages.
December 2026
Test your endurance at Sleeping Giant State Park by completing as many 3.3 mile loops as possible in 4 or 8 hours on the scenic Tower Trail.
March 2027
Chip timed 5k run and walk at Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards in Peconic, NY on March 20, 2027, over a two lap cross country loop with a postrace wine pour for eligible participants. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and finisher me..
April 2027
May 2027
A Last Person Standing trail race on Ragged Mountain near Berlin CT with repeated 3.11 mile loops, a 55 runner field, and proceeds supporting local trail organizations.
June 2027
Timed 5K trail run at Coogan Farm in Mystic CT through meadows, woods and fields, capped at 150 runners with tiered fees and youth pricing.