West Rock
Trail Running Calendar near West Rock 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near West Rock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A family friendly, obstacle filled beach 5k in Stratford that raises funds for Sterling Community Center while supporting individual and team fundraising.
Trail races in Ridgefield CT offering a single loop of about 4.25 miles or a double loop of about 8 miles through Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain. The technical, rocky course starts and ends at the Lake Windwing ballfields.
A 5K trail run at Winding Trails in Farmington on the designated course around Walton Pond, with registration from February 20 to September 20 and a $35 fee; overall and age-group awards plus a prize for the first local finishers.
Trail races in Burlington CT offering 8K and 5K on mixed technical trails with notable local landmarks and a Burlington Land Trust fundraiser.
October 2026
A 30 hours looped trail ultra in Roosevelt Forest CT with multiple distance options, a 2.5 mile loop, single pavilion aid station, pacer rules, and finisher buckles at 100 miles.
Multi-day trail event in Rocky Point NY on a 10.48 mile loop used for distances from 10 to 150 miles, with two aid stations and crew support.
On 10/10/2026 the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k at Gemstone Farm in Wilton CT features a timed trail 5k, an accessible stroller run, live music, food and access to the farm, with proceeds supporting The Prospector's mission.
A 3.5 mile trail run and walk on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation in Wolcott CT on October 17, 2026. Tiered online registration is available and a post-event meal is included with registration.
An off road 50K from Guilford Lakes School through rocky forest roads and single track, with aid stations, time cutoffs, and staggered entry fees.
A community run at Ives Farm hosted by Cheshire Community YMCA and Cheshire Land Trust. Features a trail 5K, a youth Y Cup relay with elementary teams, a free Pumpkin Dash for young children and family fall activities.
November 2026
Timed trail event at Gurski Farm in Brookfield CT featuring an 8 hour race, a 4 hour option, and a 5K canicross on a 4 mile loop.
Trail race at Tarrywile Park offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on a loop course with roughly 3K of elevation and technical single-track.
Experience a magical 13.1 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Roosevelt Forest. Complete eight loops of a wooded course while supporting a children's book drive in this unique costume friendly event.
Trail races at YMCA Camp Sloper offering a 400-minute loop event and a 4-mile two-lap race on a roughly two-mile wooded course with one main aid station.
A community Thanksgiving trail event on 11/26/2026 at Mill Pond Way Trail with a 3.5 mile run or walk, chip timing, post race yoga for participants, free water and snacks, and proceeds benefiting endometriosis research.
A ninth annual charity 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut on November 26, 2026, with a 3.1 mile out-and-back course near Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Proceeds support local ambulance and scholarship funds and a food pantry collection.
December 2026
A repeated 3.3 mile out and back on the Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park, with four hour and eight hour options and a cupless aid station at start and finish.
Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.
March 2027
A limited-field 6 hour trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT with a 50K option on a 2.3 mile loop through roots, rocks and rolling hills.