Trail Running calendar near Rumford 2025-2026

Take on the Chocorua Mountain Race, a rugged 14 mile trail through New Hampshire's White Mountains with steep climbs, rocky singletrack, and a summit finish. Limited to 250 runners, this scenic test rewards grit and views.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

Explore scenic trails south of Sebago Lake at the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish, Maine on June 13, 2026. Choose a timed endurance Dawn to Dusk challenge, a 10K or a kids run while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.

Race The Cog climbs alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit, offering a 2.75 mile Summit Climb with cog train return or a 5.5 mile Devil's Shingle Roundtripper back on foot. Expect epic views, steep terrain and serious elev..

Cranmore UltraTrax on June 27 in North Conway NH offers scenic looped trail runs with ridgeline views of the White Mountains. Pick 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles, enjoy aid stations and a finisher shirt, and support the Conservation Lands Foundation..

Take on the Summer Hill league at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre in West Baldwin on Sat 18 Jul 2026, a testing 4.5 km trail with 150 m of climb. Pre entry is required and junior entries welcome for a fun, competitive summer race.

Take on the famous Baldfaces in White Mountain National Forest on scenic, rugged ridgeline trails; choose a single loop 9 mile route or the double loop 17.8 mile course for a true mountain test. Part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup.

Run the Jigger Johnson Ultras in Waterville Valley, NH, across rugged White Mountain trails and exposed ridgelines for an epic mountain challenge. Multiple distances demand GPX navigation and mandatory gear for remote and night sections.

Firebird Trail Races in Windham, Maine on Aug 22, 2026 offer 50K, marathon and 13 mile courses on technical 10 mile loops through Lowell Preserve and nearby woods. Grassroots fundraiser for local trails with a wood carved medal for finisher..

Take on the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley on August 29, 2026, with distances from a rugged 50K circling 4,000 foot peaks to a family friendly 1 mile fun run. Scenic trails, big climbs, and alpine views await runners of all lev..

Trek Cannon Mountain in Franconia New Hampshire and choose 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile routes with ten hours to finish. Rugged trails, sweeping White Mountain views, camaraderie and a post trek gathering with proceeds benefiting conservation.

Run rugged trails atop Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park with 10K, 20K and 50K options offering rocky singletrack, ocean views and serious climbing. Entries are limited and Indigenous runners are offered free entry.

Run the rugged Kilkenny Ridge across iconic White Mountain peaks with 25K, 25 Miler or epic 50 Miler options featuring big climbs and remote singletrack. Expect self navigation, mandatory safety gear and a true alpine trail adventure.

Run five Northeast Kingdom peaks in the Westmore Mountain Challenge, a mountain marathon through peak fall foliage on scenic trails. All proceeds benefit NorthWoods Stewardship Center and local trail conservation.

UltraTrax Burke Mountain is a timed trekking challenge on scenic trails across Burke Mountain. Choose 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles and finish within 10 hours to earn a shirt, patch and longer distance medals, plus post trek food and activities.