Trail Running calendar near Lowell 2026-2027

A community 5K in Jaffrey, NH offering a woods trail and a rail trail out and back. Proceeds support the volunteer Jaffrey Firefighters Company and equipment needs of the Jaffrey Fire Department.

A one mile obstacle course in Warren, RI with two giant mud pits, kids play area, food and giveaways. Proceeds support Thrive Outside and its programs to expand youth access to nature.

An 18 mile out and back trail race from Windblown Ski Area in New Ipswich NH to Watatic Mountain in Ashburnham MA with steep technical terrain and a three hour turnaround cutoff.

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 community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

The Arc'teryx Run Boston will take place in Milton on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

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.

A 5K trail race at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, over fields and wooded trails along Greenwich Bay with onsite parking and age-group awards.

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.

A trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail featuring 5K, 8K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run. Parking and the finish are at Weidele's Pizza with post-race food, awards and a medallion or shirt option.

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 5K fall trail run and walk at Ryan Park in North Kingstown on October 3, 2026, benefiting the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. Registrations before September 14 include a race day t shirt and top finishers receive medals.

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.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon in Ashford, CT on October 4, 2026 with rugged terrain and a two-person relay option.