Lake Mohegan Women's Trail Race

APR
25
2026
Women focused trail run at Lake Mohegan offering a runnable 5K loop, a 10K two lap option and a 4 hour loop challenge. Expect scenic trails, medals for finishers and post race snacks; nonbinary runners are welcome.
Sat 25 Apr 2026
4 hour 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race is a women-only trail running event that will take place on April 25, 2026, at Lake Mohegan, 960 Morehouse Hwy., Fairfield, CT. The event is organized by Steep Endurance and is also open to non-binary runners. The event aims to raise awareness of trail running opportunities for women; past fields have exceeded 125 runners and the 2025 event had 130+ participants.

Distances

  • 5K - single loop
  • 10K - two laps of the 5K loop
  • 4 Hour - complete as many 5K loops as possible in the allotted time

Course, services, and rules

The course is a 5K loop on runnable trails with generally good footing and a few short steep sections. Aid will be available at the start/finish area: water and/or an electrolyte drink for 4 Hour runners and 10K runners before their second loop; there is no on-course aid for 5K runners. The event follows a cupless policy to reduce waste. Entry fees range from USD 30 to 80 depending on distance and registration timing. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. Runners must stay on the marked course; littering is prohibited. Use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged for safety.

Awards and post-race

Finishers receive a specially designed medal. Additional awards are given to the top three finishers in each event. Post-race refreshments include bagels, fruit, muffins, pre-packaged snacks, and beverages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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