Trail Running calendar near Lowell 2026-2027

Timed loop trails on Wachusett Mountain with 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile options over ski slopes and single-track. Participants have 10 hours to finish, with weighted vest options and marked courses; finishers receive a shirt and patch.

Trail Animals Running Club hosts a multi distance trail event at Great Brook Farm State Park on September 5, 2026. Looped 10K and 10 mile courses cover distances from 10K to 50 miles, plus a youth fun run and a Yeti Mischief Mile.

A community 5K run and walk in Nashua, NH on September 5, 2026 with free registration for veterans and children, a fee for participants 13 and older, event shirts, donation options and volunteer opportunities. Use #nashua5k for photos.

A trail running weekend around Mirror Lake in West Newfield, Maine, with laps of about 3.6 to 3.8 miles through forest roads and singletrack. The weekend includes a Saturday gravel ride, onsite camping, youth runs, and a post ride gathering..

A lakeside trail run in Goshen, New Hampshire on September 5, 2026, with 3 mile and 5.7 mile courses, awards, swag, and a raffle. The longer distance awards points in the Western NH Trail Running Series.

Trail races at Bear Brook State Park near Allenstown, NH featuring a variable-distance ultramarathon and a measured half marathon. The course is GPX only with minimal markings and runners must carry their own water containers.

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Thunder Run is a 5K trail race with more than 20 obstacles through woods and hills in Candia, New Hampshire on September 12, 2026. Organized by Raymond Area Rotary, 100% of proceeds support local and selected international projects.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offers 50k and 23k mountain trail ultraruns on Sunday 9/13/26. Aid stations provide LMNT, Tailwinds, and Untapped and proceeds support New Hampshire Special Olympics.

A USATF New England Cross Country Grand Prix meet at Great Brook Farm Ski Touring Center in Carlisle, MA on September 13, 2026, featuring a youth 2K and several 5K races across open and masters categories.

Experience the summit of Mount Agamenticus with a 5K or 1 mile trail race. Support local conservation efforts while running or hiking through Maine trails and participate in a raffle for all entrants.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.

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.

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 5K trail run at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, with a bayside course and start and finish near the golf course clubhouse. Open to all ages, with published entry fee tiers and on site parking and facilities.