Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Carter & Stevens Farm in Barre, MA on September 20, 2026. The course has 18+ obstacles, welcomes participants ages seven and up, and emphasizes teamwork over competition.

Trail races in Arundel, ME on September 26, 2026 featuring 5K, 10K and half marathon courses on the ACT and Eastern Trail plus a kids bike race.

A multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park offering swim, bike and run options for people who identify as women. Choose an individual triathlon, two sport combo, single sport or a relay team in a non competitive setting.

Trail based 5K obstacle race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026 featuring 12 or more beginner and intermediate obstacles and limited to 200 participants.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

Trail 10K, 5K run/walk and a kids 1 mile fun run at Shedd Park in Lowell supporting local conservation and education.

A 25K trail race at Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine, benefiting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust with registration capped at 100.

A timed trail ultra in Cumberland RI offering 8 hour, 12 hour, and 34 hour options for individuals and teams up to four. The 4.2 mile loop mixes smooth trail and moderately technical rocky sections.

An annual 5K cross country run or walk in Franklin Park supporting Boston Latin School Athletics. Team registration is new for 2026 and fees are tiered with free entry for BLS students.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

Trail running at Tibbetts Field in Madbury includes a 5K and a 1 mile fun run over natural terrain through Powder Major Forest, with proceeds supporting youth recreation scholarships.

A 5K run and fitness walk at Highland Park in Attleboro on October 4 2026. The traffic free grass course uses two laps of a 1.55 mile loop and includes a kids 100 yard dash plus a virtual 5K option.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

On October 11, 2026 the HFC Striders Cross Country Festival returns to Wayland for its 20th running, featuring 3K youth races across age groups and two 5K open races, with awards and proceeds benefiting Wayland High School.

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 community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.

Beach run at Sandy Neck Beach with 3K and 5K sand courses; proceeds help fund MSOA scholarships for marine biology students.

A time-based event in New Salem MA offering 12 hour and 24 hour run or walk options around the town common on October 11, 2026.