Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

Join Ramsey's Run in Kingston MA on March 14, 2026 for a scenic 5k trail run through the woods, timed by a professional company. Honor a class of 2023 member and support a family scholarship with every entry.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

A low key out and back trail race in Union, Connecticut, following the Nipmuck Trail for about 16 miles of technical, hilly terrain with minimal aid stations and a cap of 100 runners. Proceeds support local trail stewardship.

CT123 is a point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut, blending trails and backroads for a scenic, challenging adventure. Choose solo 200K or 100K or team relay options, and earn a buckle or medal plus a 2025 race tee.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

Join the Merrimack River 10 miles on April 11 for a USATF sanctioned out and back trail race starting behind the DoubleTree in Andover. Enjoy water stops, post race bagels and a raffle while supporting local trail maintenance.

Trail running at Wompatuck State Park offering 5K, 5M, and an 8 hour lap option limited to 50 runners. Staggered starts, aid stations, drop bags, no dogs, and registration closes April 10.

A trail race at Jericho Town Forest (Weston, MA) on April 25, 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon, and 50K options on a marked 10K loop, cupless aid station, strict cutoffs, and parking by volunteers.

Tackle the rugged Seven Sisters Trail Race on May 2, 2026 along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest in Amherst, MA. This 12 mile out and back packs over 3,500 ft of climbing on technical singletrack with steep, rocky ledges for a true trail challe..

The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals will take place in Rye on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

Hit the trails at the Cape Cod Trail Race on May 3, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 30K options through the scenic Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area. Register soon for a community focused day of challenging trails and postrace camaraderie.

TARC Wapack and Back in Ashburnham MA features 21.5, 43 and 50 mile out and back runs on the classic Wapack Trail. Rugged rocky singletrack, big climbs and sweeping views, plus aid stations and headlamp requirements for longer distances.

A trail race on Winant Park Trails near downtown Concord with windy singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic type paths. Two distances are offered and proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers; day of event entry is avail..

Watuppa Trail Races on May 9, 2026 in Fall River MA offers scenic, runnable trail courses through the Watuppa Reservation with fast grassy fire lanes and winding single track. Distances include 10K, 30K, and 50K.

A trail running event in Rollinsford, New Hampshire featuring a *5 Miler*, a *5K*, and a Canicross 5K with rail trail and single-track sections along the Salmon Falls River.

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

A new Soapstone Mountain Half Marathon debuts in 2026 alongside the Jerry Stage 6K. Both are trail races in Shenipsit Forest starting at Reddington Rock Riding Club, organized by the Shenipsit Striders with proceeds to trail stewardship gro..