Trail Running calendar near Back Cove 2026-2027

Snow or no snow, join the NHTI Lynx on January 10 in Concord for a spirited snowshoe race on scenic college cross country trails with 2 mile, 4 mile and kids events. Proceeds support NHTI Athletics and awards go to top finishers.

Join Bradbury Mountain Winter Roulette on Sunday February 15 2026 for an unpredictable winter trail challenge of about 5 miles. Course and gear change with weather so expect deep snow, icy pack or bare trails and check for final details.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join a lively multi day trail running festival at Pineland Farms on May 23 and 24, 2026, with races from 5k to 100k plus live music, food and a beer garden. Spectators welcome and camping is available for weekend racers.

Hit the trails at the Wildcat 5K Trail Run Walk Wag in Boxford on May 30, 2026, for a scenic 5K through Wildcat State Forest with pond views and separate courses for runners and walkers. Enjoy post race treats, swag, and prizes for top fini..

Run a rugged 23 km course in the White Mountains with a summit loop over Mount Chocorua. Steep climbs, technical singletrack and stream crossings deliver 4,500 feet of climbing and unforgettable alpine views.

Explore the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish ME, with a scenic 10K, Dawn to Dusk challenge and a kids' fun run around Sebago Lake. Tackle technical single track and marked loops while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.

Race The Cog sends runners along the Cog Railway from Bretton Woods to Mount Washington's summit, offering 2.75 mile and 5.5 mile options. Expect steep climbing, dramatic views, and alpine weather for a true mountain challenge.

Cranmore UltraTrax on June 27 in North Conway NH offers scenic looped trail runs with ridgeline views of the White Mountains. Pick 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles, enjoy aid stations and a finisher shirt, and support the Conservation Lands Foundation..

Join East Bayside Trail Fest in Portland for a timed Trail to Ale 10K, 15 and 30 mile group rides, or a family friendly 2 mile. Finish on Diamond Street with music, food trucks and local brews while benefiting local trail and bike groups.

Take on a technical 50K in Spaulding Woods New Hampshire, six rugged laps of rocky singletrack, roots, footbridges and about 4,400 feet of climbing. Aid stations and drop bags support runners chasing a 10 hour cutoff.

Take on the Summer Hill league at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre in West Baldwin on Sat 18 Jul 2026, a testing 4.5 km trail with 150 m of climb. Pre entry is required and junior entries welcome for a fun, competitive summer race.

Baldface Scramble in the White Mountain National Forest offers 29K and 14K routes over steep ledges and exposed ridge lines, with sections that require scrambling. Expect big climbs, mandatory safety gear and a mountain trail challenge.

Jigger Johnson Ultras offers rugged, technical trail races in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, August 14 to 16, 2026. Choose 20, 50 or 100 mile routes that test navigation, endurance and reward big mountain views.

Firebird Trail Races on August 22, 2026 send runners on scenic single track loops through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest, with 13M, marathon and 50K options. Enjoy volunteer supported aid stations and a wood carved Fire..

Join the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley on Aug 29, 2026. Distances range from a rugged 50K with big climbs to a family friendly 1 mile fun run on beautiful single and double track trails.

Run coastal ridgelines at the Megunticook Trail Festival in Camden Hills State Park on Sept 12, 2026. Choose 50K, 20k or 10k over rocky singletrack and ocean ledges. Entries are limited and Indigenous runners run free.

The Mt. A Trail Challenge will take place in York Harbor on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Experience the Stone Cat Trail Festival in Willowdale State Forest on November 7 with distances from 10K to 100K, plus a cider donut mile and youth fun run. Organized by Trail Animals Running Club as a nonprofit fundraiser, this cupless Lea..