Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A snowshoe festival on February 14, 2026 at Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway, Maine, using groomed Nordic ski trails and offering free on-site snowshoe rentals. Distances available are 2k, 5k and 10k run or walk options.

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.

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

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.

Join the Merrimack River 10 miles on April 11 for a USATF sanctioned out and back trail race starting behind the DoubleTree in Andover. Enjoy water stops, post race bagels and a raffle while supporting local trail maintenance.

The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals will take place in Rye on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Big Day Run Off will take place in Gorham on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run 13 miles.

A trail race on Winant Park Trails near downtown Concord with windy singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic type paths. Two distances are offered and proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers; day of event entry is avail..

A trail running event in Rollinsford, New Hampshire featuring a *5 Miler*, a *5K*, and a Canicross 5K with rail trail and single-track sections along the Salmon Falls River.

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

A community 5K run/walk and a one mile kids slime run at Crescent Park Elementary School in Bethel, Maine on May 16, 2026, with family activities and post-race awards.

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 two day trail running festival at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine offering races from 5k to 100k, multi person 30 Hour teams, canicross events, a kids fun run, aid stations, live music, and on site camp spaces for 30 Hour 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..

A scenic 2.5 mile off-road run or walk around Horn Pond paired with a festival at Ice House Park featuring food trucks, a DJ, raffles, kids activities, and over 25 local mental health and substance use providers.

The Chocorua Mountain Race will take place in Chocorua on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee on June 7, 2026, serving as the USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. About 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of elevation gain.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

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.

Challenge yourself on the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA on June 13 2026 with a scenic 5 mile loop or a 6 hour looped event, featuring rolling climbs and single track trails. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.