Trail Running calendar near Barre 2026-2027

Fourth annual July 4 event in Springfield VT with a 7.4K run and 4K walk along the Black River. Individual fee $20 and a $50 family entry for up to four people; in-person family pricing required.

A five-race Monday evening cross country series at Wickham Park in Manchester CT, the 35th edition features roughly 2.4 to 2.6 mile courses, a discounted full-series entry, and proceeds supporting the Manchester High School Shoe Fund.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor, MA runs July 10 to 13, 2026 and offers multiple timed and distance events from 6 hours to 100.7 miles. The race uses a groomed 1.9 mile perimeter loop with an aid station and on-site amenities.

A 118-mile team trail relay on July 10-11, 2026 at Ascutney Outdoor Center in Brownsville, VT, featuring single-track trails, camping at Ragnar Village, glamping options for some teams, and village activities like bonfires and food trucks.

A point-to-point 5K run starting at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue and finishing at the Old Home Days grounds, featuring a shaded two-mile section on the Air Line Trail, shuttle transport to the start, evening bib pickup, and pre-regist..

A 50K trail ultramarathon made of five 10K singletrack loops through the Spaulding Academy grounds in Northfield NH, with on course aid, drop bags, and a strict eight hour cutoff for the final lap.

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

A memorial 5K run and walk at Owen Bell Park in Dayville CT that raises funds for a scholarship for Killingly Ag-Ed seniors. The day includes a 5K, a walk, and a kids fun run on off-road paths with possible trip hazards.

A 12 hour loop run in Lawrence Woods, Medford, MA on July 18, 2026. The roughly four mile loop has minimal aid and space for participants to set up personal stations near the course.

A 1 mile out and back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with a crushed gravel surface and hand timing. Held July 19, 2026 in East Granby in two waves with limited parking; proceeds benefit charities.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A trail race at Soapstone Mountain in Somers, CT featuring a 5.5 mile loop with six ascents, a cupless water stop, a 50 runner cap, and course sections that can be steep and rocky; organized by the Shenipsit Striders.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

A 3.1 mile lap race at Chris Lewit Tennis Academy near Manchester, Vermont, held on wooded trails beside the West River. Net proceeds support veterans charities and all racers receive a free T shirt; family activities include river swimming..

A community trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 featuring a 5 km course with age-based categories and fees, online registration with a noon deadline, and options to donate or buy merchandise to support the Rotary Club of Be..

A multi-day 75-mile stage race and a point-to-point 50K on the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway featuring technical single-track, significant elevation gain, on-course aid stations and transported overnight gear, plus a $35,000 prize purse..

Muddy Dash Boston is a family-friendly 5K mud run at 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center on August 1, 2026, with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and an after-party with music and food.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

A community fundraising day in Groton, MA on August 5, 2026 featuring an 8.4 mile three-person relay, kids single-loop race and Little Lambs mini runs, followed by barbecue and activities, with proceeds to six local charities.