Trail Running calendar near Pownal 2026-2027

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

A community trail festival in Arundel, Maine offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on the ACT and Eastern Trail, with participant shirts and medals, a free kids' bike race, live music, and food.

An inclusive multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park on 09/26/2026 offering a 0.4 mile swim, 5.5 mile trail bike and 3 mile run in single sport, two sport, relay or full triathlon formats. No chip timing; safety gear is required.

A looped trail ultra at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, ME, on a just over 5 mile dirt loop with stairs, bridges, and about 570 feet of gain per loop. Distances include 50 mile, 30 mile, and 10 mile options.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine on September 27, 2026. The route includes steep climbs, technical single track, one aid station, and a postrace gathering with food, beer for 21 plus, and live music.

An ultramarathon in Center Conway NH using the Last Person Standing format on a 3.5 mile loop of forest singletrack, trails, fields, and logging roads with about 250 feet of gain per lap. Camping is available the night before.

A 25 kilometer trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is capped at 100 and a shirt-included cutoff is on September 5.

Mile for Mentoring is a one mile community event in Gilford, NH on October 4, 2026, with adult and youth categories and a free entry for children under 12. Early registrants before September 16 receive a complimentary race shirt.

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 human powered 100k in Norway, Maine combining 25 km of trail running with 75 km of biking across six preserves. Solo and duo options are available and proceeds benefit TruStrength Tomorrow and Western Foothill Land Trust.

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.

Trail races at East Windham Conservation Area in Windham, ME. The 50k is five 6.5 mile loops and the 10k is one loop, each loop with roughly 900 ft elevation and two aid stations offering snacks, water and electrolytes.

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 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 NH featuring a 5k on the Jackson nordic trails and a 1k kids fun run for age ten and under, staged at Eagle Mountain House with proceeds supporting local youth programs.