Trail Running calendar near Drakes Island Beach 2026-2027

A 25 kilometer trail race through the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and registration is limited to 100 entrants.

An annual 5K cross country run or walk in Franklin Park supporting Boston Latin School Athletics. Team registration is new for 2026 and fees are tiered with free entry for BLS students.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

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.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

On October 11, 2026 the HFC Striders Cross Country Festival returns to Wayland for its 20th running, featuring 3K youth races across age groups and two 5K open races, with awards and proceeds benefiting Wayland High School.

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 multi-parcel 100K event in Norway Maine combining about 25k running and 75k cycling between preserves. The format is human powered with cupless aid stations and beneficiaries including local youth programs and 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 multi format trail event on the Granite Town Rail Trail in Brookline and Milford NH on October 17 and 18 2026, featuring 7.5 mile relays, 15 mile and 30 mile races and a 30 hour ultramarathon. Proceeds support local trail conservation.

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 event in Windham, ME offering a 50k made of five 6.5 mile loops and a single loop 10k. The course follows Purple, Red, and Blue trails with aid stations and volunteer support.

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 fall trail event in Harvard on October 25, 2026 featuring a 5K through orchard and woods plus a 1 mile kids fun run, with age divisions, awards, shirts, and proceeds benefiting the Harvard Conservation Trust.

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.

A community 2.5-mile trail run at Thorne Head Preserve supporting local trails and education, featuring river views, a short technical section, no official timing, and a fall finisher's breakfast with a commemorative mug.

A costumed 5K trail run on October 31 2026 at Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Timed course with water stations and awards, with proceeds supporting coastal conservation and restoration.

Hugs From Vets Trail 10Kish in Henniker, NH on November 1 is a trail and country road race supporting American Legion Post 78. The field is limited to 150 participants and awards recognize overall and age group finishers.