Rhode Island
Rhode Island Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Rhode Island for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 16 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Rhode Island below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A seaside set of timed ultra-marathon events at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats with separate entry periods and fees.
Ocean State Ultra in West Greenwich, Rhode Island (August 29–30, 2026) offers a 100 mile race with a 34 hour limit plus 12 and 6 hour loop events; registration runs March 30 to August 17, 2026.
September 2026
A free 3 mile out-and-back beach run at Westerly Town Beach held at low tide. The community event is organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family as a memorial run.
A one mile obstacle course in Warren, RI with two giant mud pits, kids play area, food and giveaways. Proceeds support Thrive Outside and its programs to expand youth access to nature.
A 5K trail race at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, over fields and wooded trails along Greenwich Bay with onsite parking and age-group awards.
October 2026
Trail races at Bradford Preserve on October 3, 2026 feature 5K, 10K and a free kids run on dirt trails with seasonal course markings and a required orange clothing rule per state regulations.
A 5K fall trail run and walk at Ryan Park in North Kingstown on October 3, 2026, benefiting the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. Registrations before September 14 include a race day t shirt and top finishers receive medals.
A timed trail ultra in Cumberland RI offering 8 hour, 12 hour, and 34 hour options for individuals and teams up to four. The 4.2 mile loop mixes smooth trail and moderately technical rocky sections.
A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.
A fall trail event at Grills Preserve in Westerly with 10 mile and 10 km courses across single-track trails and riverfront sections. Club timing is used, orange clothing is required, and post-race refreshments are provided.
November 2026
A November trail race at Burlingame State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses on dirt trails and roads, a required orange garment mandate, post-race food, and age group awards for both distances.
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.
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.
June 2027
The inaugural F.I.T. 50k in Cumberland, Rhode Island is a 50k trail ultramarathon with equal parts smooth non technical and moderately technical terrain. The event includes a generous cutoff time and a $65 registration fee.
An iterated loop endurance race in West Greenwich RI where runners repeat a 3.8 mile loop with 450 ft of climb and must complete each loop within 60 minutes until only one runner remains ready to continue.