The Shenipsit Striders trail running club was started in 1975 by a small group of friends in northcentral Connecticut that wanted to get together for weekly runs in the woods. Today the club has grown to include members from all corners of Connecticut and the New England region, with all abilities represented from new runners to experienced ultramarathoners.

Our races serve to give back to the trail community by donating to Connecticut trail stewardship and land use programs. As a nonprofit club, our membership helps further support our goals to give back to the trail community. We would love to have you join us as a member.

Returning for this year: Shenipsit Striders and Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) have partnered to offer a discounted membership option for those looking to join both organizations. Joining the CFPA includes the following benefits:

• A subscription to the CFPA quarterly magazine: Connecticut Woodlands Rock, Root & Trail - CFPA's member newsletter
• Invitations to Special Events and Meetings and the right to vote on CFPA Business
• A copy of CFPA's Annual Conservation Agenda

The primary benefit of Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) membership is that you are making a difference to Connecticut conservation by supporting the Association and helping continue its long history of effective advocacy, education, and land and trail conservation work.