Thompson
Trail Running Calendar near Thompson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Thompson for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.
October 2026
Test your endurance on a five mile trail loop in Rhode Island with 8 hour, 12 hour, and 34 hour options for individual runners and teams.
A 5K trail race and 5K walk through Lake Street Park trails, plus a Kid Run on the lacrosse field for age 12 and under.
Experience the NipMuck Trail Marathon in Ashford, a 26.4 mile course featuring technical terrain and a relay option through the scenic woods of Connecticut.
A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.
A backyard ultramarathon at Waters Farm where runners do a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains, accompanied by a community 4.2 mile run and a family festival.
A multi-terrain 5K, a scenic 2 Mile walk, and a short kids loop at Old Sturbridge Village on October 25, 2026, with event shirts, limited medals, and age-group prizes.
A community fundraiser on October 25, 2026 featuring a timed 5K trail, a 1K pre-teen road race, a 5K walk, children's games and a costume contest.
November 2026
Harvest Home Festival in North Grafton with a 5K Farm Run; 5K registration includes festival admission and proceeds support Community Harvest Project programs.
Trail races in Upton State Forest offer 10.5K and half marathon options over technical, hilly single track and forest roads. The event has a 250 runner cap and aid stations spaced roughly every three miles.
A family friendly run and walk at West Thompson Dam on November 8, 2026 featuring a timed 5K trail run, a 3K untimed walk and a free kids 1/4 mile run; proceeds support local trails, parks and a food pantry.
March 2027
Trail races at Monastery Trails in Cumberland, RI on March 14, 2027 offer distances from a 1 mile kids run to a 100K 12 hour ultra. Team ultra entries and a multilap 5 hour option are available and all finishers receive a medal.
A 16 mile trail race on the Nipmuck Trail in Union, CT on March 28, 2027, organized by the Shenipsit Striders with minimal aid and proceeds supporting local trail groups.
April 2027
An obstacle course race in Cumberland, Rhode Island featuring a 3.2 miles course with about 1,000 feet elevation, multiple wave formats including elite and age group competition, multilap sessions, and a 12 hours ultra option.
May 2027
A looped hill endurance event in Cumberland Rhode Island where participants run or hike as many laps as possible within a 12 hour period. The top male and female who cover the greatest distance are named King and Queen of the Hill.