Trail Running calendar near Bridgton 2026-2027

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 one lap up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire on September 20, 2026, part of the USATF-New England Mountain Racing Circuit. The course uses grassy ski slopes and gravel service roads and includes three aid stations..

Trail races through Arundel on September 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the ACT Multi Purpose Trail and Eastern Trail, with medals, shirts, live music and food.

A multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park offering swim, bike and run options for people who identify as women. Choose an individual triathlon, two sport combo, single sport or a relay team in a non competitive setting.

A looped trail event at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport featuring roughly 5 mile loops on dirt trails with 50, 30 and 10 mile solo options plus relays, a single aid station at the start finish, and specific pacer and guide rules.

A half marathon across Pleasant Mountain's ridge on September 27, 2026 in Bridgton, ME. The course uses technical single track trails and includes tiered entry fees, a tech shirt, meal ticket and a finisher medal.

Experience a scenic trail run or walk through the Northeast Equine Sanctuary in Maine. Enjoy yoga sessions and a vegan BBQ while supporting animal welfare among beautiful horses and autumn foliage.

A last person standing trail ultra on a 3.5 mile forest loop in Center Conway, NH, open to all ages and abilities. The event includes a minimal midway aid station, camping option Friday, food on Saturday, awards and participant swag.

A 25K trail race through the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and limited registration.

A one-mile community event in Gilford, New Hampshire on October 4, 2026, with categories for adults, youth, and children and a complimentary shirt for those who register before September 16.

Trail running at Tibbetts Field in Madbury includes a 5K and a 1 mile fun run over natural terrain through Powder Major Forest, with proceeds supporting youth recreation scholarships.

Devil's Den Ultra in Bradford Vermont runs on a 10K loop on Wrights Mountain with 30 hour, 12 hour and 10K options. Finishers receive themed tarot cards and additional awards for distance milestones.

The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.

A rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park featuring technical terrain, boulders, streams and a rocky climb. It offers a half marathon and a 5 mile option and lists $7500 in prize money for 2026.

A human-powered 100K event near Norway, Maine combining roughly 25 km of trail running with 75 km of cycling between preserves. Proceeds support TruStrength Tomorrow and a portion goes to Western Foothill Land Trust.

A coastal 5K at Hermit Island Campground supporting Marine Mammals of Maine, with timed and untimed in-person runs, a weeklong virtual 5K, a kids 1-mile fun run, raffle, and prizes for top human and canine finishers.

A mountain running event in North Conway, NH on October 17, 2026, featuring two race options on Cranmore Mountain and $7500 in cash prizes. The course uses ski slopes, singletrack, and service roads and includes one aid station.

Little Duck 50k in Windham, ME on October 18, 2026 features 50k and 10k trail races at East Windham Conservation Area, run on a multi loop course with significant elevation and staffed aid stations.

A 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.

A fourth annual community run at Emmons Preserve in Kennebunkport offering timed 5K and 10K races plus a kids 1/2 mile fun run, music, family activities, a wood burned finisher medal and a raffle with local prizes.