Trail Running calendar near Gorham 2026-2027

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.

A last person standing trail event in Center Conway, New Hampshire on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile forest loop with minimal aid, camping options, food and event swag.

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.

A one mile run in Gilford, NH supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH & VT, with adult and youth entry categories, a registration deadline of Oct 2, 2026, and complimentary shirts for early registrants.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

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 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.

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.

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 multi hour loop event on the New Boston Rail Trail near the fairgrounds offering 6, 12, 24 and 30 hour individual and relay options, chip timing, a central aid station, team entries, pacer rules and 100-mile buckles.

A November trail festival at Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich offering multiple looped distances from a 10K to 100K, a Cider Donut Mile, and a flagged 0.5‑mile youth run, with cupless aid stations and fundraising for local land trusts.

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.

Experience the US Snowshoe Nationals in Concord New Hampshire. This winter event features 5k and 10k races on a flat and fast course through open fields and singletrack trails.