Ultramarathons in Connecticut, United States in 2026

Casual-paced ultrarun emphasizing camaraderie, pedestrian-friendly routes, and essential self-supported hydration, with unique aid stops along the course.

1.776-mile loop through historic Putnam Memorial State Park, featuring multiple timed race options in a landscape tied to Revolutionary War history

5k scenic trail loops at Crandall's Park, flexible 8-hour format, raffle prizes, and festive potluck atmosphere honoring 50 years of the Shenipsit Striders

56-mile north-to-south route on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, with flat terrain and rural, suburban, and urban sections.

Three-loop 50K course featuring rugged singletrack, multiple climbs over Cobble Mountain, more than 7,000 feet of elevation gain, and scenic park views.

Woodland course through Roosevelt Forest, tree-lined trails and natural scenery in historic Stratford, CT

31 miles of Connecticut roads with stops at five donut shops, a course featuring hot pavement, challenging back roads, and a 7-hour cutoff

Rugged 50k through southern Connecticut woodland preserves, with rolling forest roads, singletrack, rocky footing, and relentless undulation

Rolling single track and meandering farm trails through Gurski Farm and Williams Park, featuring scenic views and varied country terrain

Demanding, hilly 50K on paved and dirt roads through rural Roxbury, with a longer out-and-back and repeated Hemlock Loop circuits.

400-minute trail loop challenge with rolling hills, rocky and root-laden sections, grassy stretches, and roughly 275 feet of elevation gain per loop

Out-and-back loops on the Tower Trail in Sleeping Giant State Park, 600'+ elevation gain per loop, winding gravel paths, repetitive ascents and descents

1.6-mile loops around Lake Wintergreen with 65 feet elevation gain per loop, supportive atmosphere, capped at 50 participants, all-weather event