Trail Running calendar near Bethel 2026-2027

Prospect Acres 8 hour ultra on April 18, 2026 features repeated 2 mile loops through fields and woods with 230 ft of elevation gain per lap. Free parking, sauna and cold plunges are available and registration costs $25.

Get ready for mud and obstacles at the Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run. This 5k course on campus features 12-14 obstacles. Choose from competitive heats, a multi-lap challenge, or a fun kids' race.

Riverlands 100 is a 100 mile trail race at Androscoggin Riverlands State Park in Turner, Maine. Solo runners run four 25 mile laps; invited five person relay teams split the course. This edition is planned as the event's final running.

On May 2-3, 2026 White Lake Ultras run at White Lake State Park in Tamworth NH. Runners complete a slightly technical 2 mile single track loop with a short beach section and choose from 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats.

A trail half marathon in Gorham, NH that runs mostly on singletrack through the Coös Trails Network and starts and finishes at Big Day Brewing. Proceeds support Coös Cycling Club stewardship and aid stations are planned.

Explore the scenic trails of Whitaker Woods in North Conway with a chip timed 5K or a one mile fun run. This community event supports local health services while offering a mix of flat loops and gradual wooded climbs.

Test your endurance at this backyard style ultra race on the coastal trails of Kate Furbish Preserve East. Run 4.17 mile loops every hour through scenic single and double track paths for up to 50 miles total.

A spring running and walking series with timed check in, varying courses, and three distance options. Online registration is free and one-time day passes are available on site; dogs on leash are welcome.

Community road event in Bethel, ME with an in-person 5K on May 16 and a virtual 5K option May 1 through May 16. It supports after school and enrichment activities for K-12 students in MSAD 44.

Cross country 5K at Cole's Family Farm in Dayton on May 16, 2026 supporting the Southern Maine Young Marines. Options include a 1.25K fun run and a 5K ruck march; entry includes a patriotic t-shirt and participation medal.

A six-race trail series across Oxford Hills preserves from May to October, with each course about 3.1 Miles. Season preregistration is $72, single races $15, and student races are $5 each.

Experience Maine's premier trail running festival featuring races from 5K to 100K. This multi day event includes a 30 hour endurance challenge, dog friendly canicross races, and a sunset run at Pineland Farms.

Trail races in Westmore, Vermont on May 30, 2026 include a half marathon, 10 miler and two 5k options over dirt roads and private trails, with a farm to table meal, live music and an evening barn dance.

A rugged 23K mountain race in Tamworth, New Hampshire, with about 4,800 feet of climbing and a summit loop over 3,478 foot Mount Chocorua. The technical route includes exposed trail sections, stream crossings, and mandatory safety gear.

A trail event on Wrights Mountain in Bradford, Vermont on June 6, 2026, with a 5K summit climb and a 1.5 mile fun run for ages 13 and under. Proceeds support the Friends of Wrights Mountain Fund.

A 6 mile trail race at Bradbury Mountain featuring runnable single and double-track trails, a 1 hour 48 minute cutoff, and a 180 runner cap; part of a four-race series with series apparel and prizes.

Experience a 6.9 mile mountain race at Cannon Mountain featuring 3,080 feet of elevation gain. Run through technical ski trails and rocky ridges to reach a 4,031 foot summit with views of Franconia Notch State Park.

A trail marathon in Parc national du Mont Mégantic on June 14, 2026, featuring several distances including a 42 km solo or relay with 1909 m elevation gain. Presented as the only trail marathon in Estrie.

A mountain trail race beside the Mount Washington Cog Railway in Bretton Woods, NH, with a 2.75-mile summit climb or a 5.5-mile roundtrip across steep grades and boulder fields. Weather can change from warm at the base to snow at the summit..

Six at the Springs is a six hour timed endurance event in Poland, Maine. Runners and walkers use a flat 4 mile rail trail loop along Waterhouse Brook and may run multiple loops to record total mileage.