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Mohawk Mountain Race
SUN OCT 11
Mohawk Mountain Race is a fall trail race at Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort in Connecticut, offering distances from 5K through marathon. The mountain, typically used for skiing and snowboarding, features routes that climb and descend on steep resort trails rather than rolling through a flat park. Even the 5K route includes 1,332 feet of elevation gain, the 10K doubles that loop for 2,664 feet, and the marathon covers 6,338 feet across two half-marathon loops. The shorter races remain on the ski mountain grounds, while the half marathon extends into Mohawk State Forest, totaling 3,169 feet of climbing. The half marathon is also part of Connecticut’s Blue Blazed Trail Running Series, which features races on or partly on the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and promotes awareness of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s trail maintenance efforts. Steep Endurance sponsors the event, targeting runners seeking a challenging trail day with consistent climbs, sharp descents, forest sections, and mountain fall foliage.
Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon
SUN NOV 1
The Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon Weekend begins outside Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri, and concludes at Wonders of Wildlife. Participants can choose from four race options: a Boston-qualifying marathon, the Maynard Cohick Half Marathon, the stroller-friendly CMC Recycling 5K, or a five-leg relay (10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K). The marathon, a 26.2-mile course with flat sections and Ozarks-style rolling hills, is suitable for both new marathoners and those aiming for a personal best. The race courses traverse Springfield neighborhoods, paved trails, a segment of historic Route 66, Missouri State University, downtown streets, and local parks. The half marathon follows the marathon course for its initial 10 miles before heading through downtown, parks, past Mother's Brewery, and onto a portion of the Ozark Greenways Trail. The 5K route winds behind Bass Pro Shops and through adjacent neighborhoods, finishing at Wonders of Wildlife. Runners and walkers from local to international levels participate, with all finishers receiving race shirts, medals, swag, and recovery provisions.
Tarrywile Half Marathon
SUN NOV 15
The Tarrywile Half Marathon is a November trail race held in Tarrywile Park, Danbury, Connecticut, featuring exclusively unpaved park trails. The event includes a 10K, half marathon, and marathon, all utilizing a consistent hard loop structure: one loop for the 10K, two for the half, and four for the marathon. This course is not a road race with some dirt; it consists of Northeast single track, rocky and rooty sections, and sufficient climbing to significantly slow runners compared to their typical road pace. The 10K involves approximately 1,500 feet of climbing, the half marathon around 3,000 feet, and the marathon reaches about 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants gain viewpoints over Danbury and the park's lakes, though these require navigating technical, hilly trails. Hikers and walkers are permitted in the 10K and half marathon provided they can finish within the seven-hour time limit. The event maintains a small scale with a 250-person limit. The half marathon also features a standing cash challenge: bonuses are awarded to the first man finishing under 1:45 and the first woman under 2:00, with the prize pool increasing annually until claimed.
Millbrook Marathon presented by the EDRRC
SUN APR 11
The Millbrook Marathon is a 26.2-mile road race in Millbrook, New York, presented by the Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club. It takes place in April, starting promptly at 7:30 a.m. from the Town of Washington Park and Pool on Route 44, with a six-hour time limit. The course is USATF certified and eligible as a Boston Marathon qualifier, attracting runners seeking an official marathon time over a casual event. The route follows Millbrook roads, featuring rolling hills, primarily pavement with some packed dirt sections, and approximately 2,400 feet of elevation gain, making it unsuitable for those seeking a purely speed-focused race. The setting is rural Dutchess County, with quiet country roads and farms highlighted by organizers as key attractions. Awards are presented to the overall male and female finishers and to winners in each age group, while the first 200 participants are guaranteed finisher medals. Club members receive a discount, and early registrants are assured a race T-shirt.
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Waterbury-Shelton Training Notes

Waterbury-Shelton hosts 4 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Waterbury-Shelton runners get a practical menu of road miles, trail days, and race-course Sundays. The route covers 39 km while gaining +270 m. The Y Running Program brings the group structure. Weekday runs leave from the Waterbury YMCA front steps at 136 West Main Street. Sunday runs move offsite and sometimes use racecourses. Coach-led sessions hit long runs, speed work, hill repeats, and faster Level 2 pacing. Oh Boy 5K, FreeFromEvil 5k Race/Walk, Soul n Body Thanksgiving Trail Run, and Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race give the calendar its anchor event feel.

Waterbury-Shelton riding leans serious without getting fussy. The Greater Waterbury YMCA Tri Club supports multisport and single-sport athletes, and the club runs weekly outdoor bike rides. The route covers 3 km and gains 1,340 m on mostly paved roads. That route is 97% paved and 3% unpaved, so it feels like base miles with a little bite. The climbs are north, and the riding keeps getting better as you go farther north toward Sheffield. 39 km.

The brief does not name best months, so locals build the season around the clubs, the race list, and whatever fitness block is on deck. Summer training stays simple when runners use weekday YMCA starts, Sunday offsite runs, and racecourse reps for sharpening. Riders can keep Z2 on the paved routes, then use the northbound climbs for strength work before a gran fondo or hard club day. Winter changes the mindset more than the map. The same road loops, trail runs, and mixed-surface options remain the reference points, but runners and cyclists pick sessions with more care when daylight and conditions tighten.