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Traprock 50

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 17, 202750km
JULIAN MASON · flickr (CC BY)
Race date in 187 days
Apr 17, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Bloomfield · 50km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status
SoonThu, November 26, 2026 ~ TBDSee how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
Traprock 50 race photo
JULIAN MASON · flickr (CC BY)
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Traprock 50 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The entire course is either winding forest road or very rocky singletrack, testing both physical stamina and mental toughness.

Recommended for runners who have recently completed a road or trail full marathon.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Traprock 50 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
jimmy76macRan in 2017 · Finish time 7:47:39
“My body just does not want to cooperate today.”

An existing shoulder injury, damage to the other shoulder and leg cramps complicated the Traprock 50km. Alternating walking and jogging with another runner late on brought a finish in 7 hours 47 minutes 39 seconds.

Read the original on Run JMC

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Laura Buckholz · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Traprock 50 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Traprock 50 course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
Time limit9 hours
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50K 9 hours

START

Bloomfield, CT

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
50K 9 hours

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There is one ultra event.

Start line is held in Bloomfield, CT, and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Field size
Waitlist automatically activated when capacity is exceeded
Organizer
CT Trailmixers
Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Traprock 50 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startCTtransit bus (Hartford-Bloomfield local route) to the Bloomfield Town Hall stop, ~25 min from Hartford…
  • Getting to the finishSame CTtransit route · stop as start (Bloomfield Town Hall, ~1.5mi walk)
  • Transit cardBloomfield, CT is a rural trail venue near Hartford; there is no transit card usable at the trailhead…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

CTtransit bus (Hartford-Bloomfield local route) to the Bloomfield Town Hall stop, ~25 min from Hartford Union Station, then about a 1.5-mile walk west on Bloomfield Ave to Simsbury Rd and north to the Penwood State Park entrance (560 Simsbury Rd)

Start/finish at Penwood State Park, 560 Simsbury Rd, Bloomfield, CT (loop course, 50K = 3 loops of ~10.5-11mi); 50K starts 8:30am. Of the small trail races in this batch, this is the one with the most viable public transit option (Hartford-area CTtransit bus + ~1.5mi walk), though most runners will drive.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same CTtransit route/stop as start (Bloomfield Town Hall, ~1.5mi walk)

Loop course finishes at the same Penwood State Park location as the start.

Map

Transit card

Bloomfield, CT is a rural trail venue near Hartford; there is no transit card usable at the trailhead (Hartford-area CTtransit uses its own app/pass system but doesn't reach this location). Car access is required.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 50K starts at 8:30 a.m., while the concurrently held 17K starts at 9:30 a.m., and the 50K has a 9-hour time limit (based on the previous year).

The race is organized by CT Trailmixers, and registration automatically switches to a waitlist once the field fills.

The stated cancellation policy provides a 50% refund of Entry fee for cancellations before March 1, with no refunds thereafter.

Course consists of rocky, technical singletrack and forest roads, so the organizers recommend it only to runners with recent road or trail marathon experience.

Details such as the exact Entry fee and the locations of aid station are updated annually,

so it is safest to check the official registration page again before entering.

Times are local to Bloomfield. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Newport, RI Self-Guided Audio Tour (With language Russian, Spanish)

₩23,017

View on Klook

Hotels near the Traprock 50 start line in Bloomfield

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Elegant Double Story Bloomfield 3 Kings 2 Queens Massive House

Accommodation · 3.1km

View on Booking.com

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What to see in Bloomfield after the race

Seeing Bloomfield with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Newport, RI Self-Guided Audio Tour (With language Russian, Spanish)

₩23,017

View on Klook

Newport Luxury Mansions and Waterfront Heritage Tour

₩173,752

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Bloomfield.

Total cost and budget for Traprock 50

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Traprock 50

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bloomfield runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Traprock 50

FAQ
When does Traprock 50 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 17, 2027 in Bloomfield, CT, United States.

What is the time limit for Traprock 50 2027?

50K 9 hours.

What distances does Traprock 50 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Traprock 50 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Traprock 50 2027 start?

Bloomfield, CT.

What are the Traprock 50 2027 cutoff times?

50K 9 hours.

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