Trail Running calendar near Bethel 2026-2027

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops with 13M, marathon, and 50K options; two aid stations, on-course markings, wood carved finisher medals, and a required participant donation to local trail nonprofits.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A trail race weekend in Waterville Valley NH with a 50K ultra, 23K, 4 mile and 1 mile family fun run. Courses use single and double track, have cup less aid stations, and include finisher awards and podium prizes.

Experience the largest climb in GBF history at Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Choose between ten and twenty mile routes while carrying a twenty pound load through significant elevation gains.

Two trail races at Five Fields Farm in Bridgton, ME: the Bald Pate 10k through pitch pine forest and the Five Fields 50k on a figure-8 course through Bald Pate and Holt Pond preserves. Proceeds benefit Loon Echo Land Trust.

A weekly fall trail running and walking series at Great Glen Trails in Gorham, NH from Sep 3 to Oct 8, 2026. Choose from 5 km, 3 km or 1.5 km courses; dogs on leash are welcome and one-time entries are available on-site.

Test your endurance at Pineland Farms in Maine with this backyard ultra trail race. Run a 4.2 mile loop through pristine wooded trails and see how many laps you can complete in this last person standing format.

Experience a flat and non technical trail race at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham Maine. Choose between 50k 25k or 10k distances consisting of multiple loops around the scenic farm property.

A trail running weekend around Mirror Lake in West Newfield, Maine, with laps of about 3.6 to 3.8 miles through forest roads and singletrack. The weekend includes a Saturday gravel ride, onsite camping, youth runs, and a post ride gathering..

A timed trail event on Cannon Mountain offering loop courses of 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles through forest, rocky scrambles, and ridgelines. Level 3 and 4 finishers who complete the course within 10 hours qualify for the UltraTrax Grey Wolf meda..

A September mountain trail event at Echo Lake State Park offering a technical 5-mile Little Beast and a rugged 13.1-mile Beast of the East with big climbs, granite ridge sections, and limited on-course support.

Big Brad Ultras at Bradbury Mountain State Park offers 25K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile single track loop. The course features technical terrain, multiple aid stations, drop bag access, and significant elevation gain.

A three day Scottish heritage festival at Loon Mountain Resort featuring live music, Highland dance, heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, seminars, Try It classes and a Vendor Village during early fall foliage.

An unmarked trail event on Kilkenny Ridge in Stark, New Hampshire, offering 50 mile, 25 mile and 25K courses with significant elevation gain, backcountry aid stations, required mandatory gear, and navigation using GPS tracks.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

A one day trail challenge over five mountains in Vermont, with a full route of 26 miles and about 6142 feet of gain. The course features aid stations, shuttle drop-offs, and several shorter route options.

The Arundel Conservation Trust's 6th Annual ACT Trail Fest on September 26, 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon trail races on the ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and Eastern Trail, plus a free kid's bike race, medals, shirts, music and food.

A looped trail ultra at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, ME, on a just over 5 mile dirt loop with stairs, bridges, and about 570 feet of gain per loop. Distances include 50 mile, 30 mile, and 10 mile options.