Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

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 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 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 night mountain race at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026 offering 5k and 10k courses across ski trails and access roads. Headlamps are required and the event includes bib swag, pizza, apres, and awards.

A Thanksgiving morning community running event in Jackson, NH, featuring a trail 5k and a kids 1k for ages 10 and under, staged at Eagle Mountain House and benefiting local youth programs.