Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure
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Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

Chester, Connecticut, United States
Sep 20, 2026
Trail running

About this race

Choose between a 4 or 9 mile trail race in the Cockaponsett State Forest in Chester, CT. 

The 4 miler is the first part of the 9 mile course. The course consists of roots, rocks, muddy sections and several hills. The first 1/2 mile is on a road which helps spread the runners out prior to the start of the trails.   Water stations are at miles 2, 4, 6 and 7.  

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.  Bib pick up opens at 8 am.  Race starts at 9 am.   Please note if you have out of state plates, the park requires you to pay a parking fee.

FREE registration to runners 75 or older.

Trails to a Cure is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Race series.

All proceeds benefit PanCAN  in memory of Steve Hancock.

Not a runner but want to support the race?  Volunteers are needed to assist with check in process, aid stations and sweeping the course. If interested, please email rebeccaiselin@comcast.net.

Pick your distance

Trail running

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 9 miler

Sep 20, 2026 14.5K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 4 miler

Sep 20, 2026 6.4K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chester.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.0%

About Chester

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure takes place in Chester, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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