Trail Running calendar near Portland 2025-2026

We have found 41 Trailruns within 80 miles of Portland. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Baldface Scramble is a challenging trail running event held in the White Mountain National Forest in Chatham, New Hampshire. It offers two race distances: a 14K single loop that crosses the Baldfaces, and a more demanding 29K race featuring two loops that include the Baldfaces and Mount Meader...

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is a welcoming and challenging running event designed for participants of all skill levels. Spanning approximately 3.6 miles, the course features Nordic-style paths and switchback singletrack, making it an exciting experience for runners. This event is organized by acidot..

The Scribners Mill 5k, held in Harrison, Maine, offers a scenic trail running experience along the historic Crooked River. Starting and finishing at Scribner's Mill, a historic sawmill and homestead, the course features a "lollipop" loop through freshly cut trails lined with tall red pines and pictu..

August 2025

The Jigger Johnson Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. It offers three race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 20 miles, each featuring rugged, mountainous terrain with significant elevat..

The Maine Event is a challenging seven-day self-guided trail running expedition held in Maine, featuring rugged and scenic routes through iconic landscapes such as Mt. Katahdin, the Bigelow Range, and the Mahoosuc Notch. Participants experience intense daily runs over difficult terrain, with distanc..

The Firebird Trail Races, held in Falmouth, Maine, offer challenging trail running events with distances of 13 miles, a marathon, and a 50K. The courses feature a technical 10-mile loop through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest, with additional loops in East Windham Conservation Ar..

Greenbelt's Vineyard Hill Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, located on the scenic town line of Hamilton and Topsfield. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that traverse Vineyard Hill, sections of Bradley Palmer State Park, the Bay Circuit Trail, and G..

The Black Bear Trail Races, hosted by White Mountain Endurance in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience. The event features four distances: a demanding 50K with 7,700 feet of elevation gain around 4,000-foot peaks, a 23K course on the oldest mainta..

The Last Man Standing Ultramarathon is a backyard ultra event held at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The race features a challenging 4.2-mile loop on wooded trails with moderate elevation gain. Participants must complete each loop within one hour to continue, with laps starting hourly unti..

The Five Fields Farm Races, held in Bridgton, Maine, feature two challenging trail events: a 50K ultra and a 10K race. The 50K is a three-lap figure-8 course through the Bald Pate and Holt Pond Preserves, including steep climbs, technical singletrack, and a finish through an apple orchard. Each lap..

September 2025

The Megunticook Trail Festival in Camden, Maine, offers three challenging trail races set in the scenic Camden Hills State Park where mountains meet the sea. The events include a grueling 50K ultramarathon with over 7,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing 90% of the park's trails and summiting six..

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The Cherry Hill Farm Ultra, held in Gorham, Maine, is a trail running event featuring 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. The main 50K race consists of 12 flat, non-technical loops of 2.6 miles each around Cherry Hill Farm, totaling 31.2 miles. A 25K option includes 6 loops.The course is designed to challe..

The Run to Fall 5K in Northwood, New Hampshire, is an annual cross-country trail race held at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. Celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, the event features a 5K race on the NH Youth State Meet Course, a 2.5-mile trail walk, and USATF-sanctioned 3K youth races for different ag..

The Four in the Forest is a four-mile trail running event held in Oxford, Maine. The course takes runners through scenic forests and fields in western Maine, offering a natural and refreshing outdoor experience. The race starts and finishes on Bennett Lane in Oxford, providing a peaceful setting for..

The Happy Moose Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in Oxford, Maine, featuring a scenic course through the fields and forests of western Maine. The race consists of three loops of the 4.1-mile Four in the Forest course, plus a separate 0.8-mile loop at the start. This event offers runners..

The Kismet Cliff Run, held annually in September in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers two challenging trail races set in the scenic White Mountains. Participants can choose the Little Beast 5 Miler, featuring technical single-track trails with steep ascents and descents around Echo Lake State Park..

The Gunstock 5K and Canicross 5K take place at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH, as part of the annual Food Truck Festival. The event features a 5K trail run and a Canicross 5K where participants run with their dogs, followed by a 100m fun run for children under five. The course is a loop aro..

The Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race, held in Hooksett, New Hampshire, is a scenic trail run starting at Heads Pond trail and finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. The course features a hard-packed stone dust surface and wooded conservation trails, offering a natural and enjoyable running experien..

The ACT Trail Fest, held in Arundel, Maine, is an annual trail running event organized by the Arundel Conservation Trust. Participants can choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon course that winds through the scenic ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and Eastern Trails, featuring beautiful woodland and stream..

The Bear Brook Trail Races take place in Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, New Hampshire, offering a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race. The courses feature scenic single-track trails, steep climbs, and expansive blueberry fields, showcasing the park's natural beauty. The marathon consists of ru..