Trail Running calendar near Boston 2026-2027

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon from Manchester to Monadnock State Park, featuring over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. The course mixes roads, dirt roads, and trails, and requires GPX navigation. With limited spots, runners must plan..

Two trail races, a new half marathon and a 6k sampler, weave through the scenic Shenipsit State Forest past the Soapstone Mountain tower. The event supports local trail stewardship. A cupless race, it's organized by the nonprofit Shenipsit..

The Trav's Trail Run will take place in Newburyport on Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Experience a unique trail race on Cathleen Stone Island in the Boston Harbor. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and a chip timed run followed by dinner and drinks to support science education for Boston youth.

Choose your own adventure at the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene, NH. Run a flexible number of 12.5k laps on technical, hilly trails, with distances from 12.5K to 50K. Aid stations and a cupless policy support your run through scenic wood..

Experience a scenic trail race through the historic Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands. Choose from four distances featuring grassy farm paths and forested trails including a climb up Noanet Peak.

Run or walk through the scenic Wildcat State Forest Trail in Boxford. This bird friendly event features separate courses for runners and walkers starting at the Danvers YMCA Camp overlooking Stiles Pond.

A scenic 2.5 mile off-road run or walk around Horn Pond paired with a festival at Ice House Park featuring food trucks, a DJ, raffles, kids activities, and over 25 local mental health and substance use providers.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from the Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the restored Troy Depot, with a short children's loop and food and festivities at both depots. The event raises funds for local historical societies.

Run a flat, out-and-back course on the scenic Holliston Rail Trail. This event offers a 5K and a 10K for adults, plus a fun run for kids with distances based on age. The community gathering point is Blair Square in Holliston.

Enjoy a 3 mile trail run through the scenic Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery followed by a vineyard celebration with dinner, wine, and live music.

Experience a scenic New England trail event in Dunstable with a 5 mile loop or a 6 hour timed challenge. Support the Humane Society while running through historic quarries and former ski hills.

Explore the trails of Mansfield Hollow State Park at the Nipmuck South Trail Race. Choose between a scenic 15 mile out and back route or a new, challenging 5K course. Proceeds support local trail stewardship organizations in Connecticut.

Run a scenic yet rugged half marathon trail race at Lynn Woods Reservation in Massachusetts. This 13.1-mile event features three challenging loops showcasing the historic Stone Tower. The focus is on sustainability and a centralized start/f..

The Spaulding Woods 50K is a technical trail race on a 5.6-mile loop in Northfield, New Hampshire. Runners complete six laps, with 4,400 feet of elevation gain, within a ten-hour limit. The event supports Spaulding Academy & Family Services..

Run the TARC Blue Hills Skyline 12K on June 21 in Milton, MA, tackling about 2,300 feet of climbing on rocky, technical Skyline trails. Stair climbs and panoramic Boston skyline views make this a memorable trail challenge.

Join a community trail run or walk at Owen Bell Park to support the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund. This family friendly event features a 5K trail, a walk, and a free kids fun run.

A unique trail race at Soapstone Mountain featuring six ascents. Runners circle the base and climb each upward trail they find, finishing with the infamous Killer Hill. The challenging course includes rocky and steep terrain.

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.