Trail Running calendar near Buckfield 2026-2027

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

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 community trail festival in Arundel, Maine offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on the ACT and Eastern Trail, with participant shirts and medals, a free kids' bike race, live music, and food.

A looped trail ultra at Wolfe's Neck Farm on dirt roads and conservation trails, featuring 5-mile loops with bridges, stairs, and about 570 ft gain per loop; distances include 50, 30, and 10 miles plus relays.

A 21k trail race at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, ME, featuring steep ridge climbs, technical single-track, one aid station, and an afterparty with food, live music, and beer for attendees 21 and older.

Marathon Mont-Hereford on 27 September 2026 in East Hereford QC features trail races from 1 km to the marathon, a relay and a children's race. The event is listed with ITRA as 1 point and 4 mountain points.

An eighth edition backyard ultra in Center Conway, NH on October 3rd, 2026. Runners loop a mostly forest singletrack course of about 3.5 miles with hourly laps until one person remains, with camping and meals on site.

A 25 kilometer trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is capped at 100 and a shirt-included cutoff is on September 5.

A one-mile charity run at Gunstock Mountain Resort on October 4, 2026, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire & Vermont. Online registration closes October 2; adult and teen entries are $20, children under 12 enter free.

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 mixed 100k event near Virgil Parris Preserve combining about 25k running and 75k cycling across six trail parcels, cupless aid stations, and beneficiary support for local land trust and youth nonprofit.

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.

A trail race at East Windham Conservation Area offering a five-loop 50k and a one-loop 10k; each loop is about 10k with roughly 900 ft of elevation gain and two aid stations.

Discover the beauty of Emmons Preserve at a community event featuring trail races and family activities. Enjoy music and local treats while supporting holistic education through a variety of distances for runners and walkers.

A mountain race at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses on access roads and ski trails, marked with reflective flagging and LED lanterns; headlamps are required and registration is online.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Jackson, New Hampshire featuring a 5k through nordic trails and a 1k kids run for ages 10 and under. Day of registration is available and proceeds benefit local youth programs.