Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

Chester, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $20.00 – $25.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 4 miler

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 9 miler

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 9 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Chester.

thermostat Temperature

14.3° / 23.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.5° / 23.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:30

nightlight Sunset

18:57

About Chester

Learn more about the host city, Chester.

Chester is a very pretty and historic English city on the river Dee, and the county town (capital) of the North-Western county of Cheshire. Although maybe not worth a whole holiday, it's well worth a day or overnight trip to see the Roman ruins and medieval city centre. This fine city is also the gateway to North Wales, as it stands directly on the Anglo-Welsh border.