Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Chester, Connecticut
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure on Sunday, September 21, 2025! Nestled in the scenic Chester, Connecticut, within the beautiful Lower Connecticut River Valley, this event invites participants to tackle either a 4-mile or a challenging 9-mile trail race through the stunning Cockaponsett State Forest. The course promises to be an exciting challenge with its mix of roots, rocks, muddy sections, and several hills, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all runners.
The race kicks off at 9 am, with bib pick-up starting at 8 am, so make sure to arrive early! Water stations will be conveniently located at miles 2, 4, 6, and 7 to keep you hydrated along the way. Don’t forget, there’s no race day registration, so plan ahead! Plus, runners aged 75 or older can register for free! This event is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Race series, and all proceeds will benefit PanCAN in memory of Steve Hancock. Whether you're running or volunteering, join us for a fantastic day of community and support for a great cause!
The race kicks off at 9 am, with bib pick-up starting at 8 am, so make sure to arrive early! Water stations will be conveniently located at miles 2, 4, 6, and 7 to keep you hydrated along the way. Don’t forget, there’s no race day registration, so plan ahead! Plus, runners aged 75 or older can register for free! This event is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Race series, and all proceeds will benefit PanCAN in memory of Steve Hancock. Whether you're running or volunteering, join us for a fantastic day of community and support for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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