Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

A 5.6 K trail run and walk at Berry Pond in Harold Parker State Forest on June 14, 2026. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome; prizes are awarded, all entrants receive a bandana, and hotdogs are provided after the race.

Teams are driven blindfolded several miles to an unknown location, then must navigate back to the start by the shortest route. This free team event uses cross country scoring and prohibits GPS, phones, and running on I 95 or I 495.

Part of the Grit Series at Dublin Outdoor Center, this trail event offers a 10K and a half marathon over rugged trails with significant elevation gain and views of Mount Monadnock. Registration runs May 3 to June 6, 2026.

A trail half marathon in Lynn Woods Reservation on June 21, 2026, run as three identical loops over forested singletrack and carriage roads. The event emphasizes environmental stewardship and uses a centralized start and finish at the main..

Muddy Princess Boston is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Kimball Farm in Haverhill on June 21, 2026. The course has 18 plus obstacles and is open to women aged 7 and up who may run, jog or walk.

A three-race summer trail series at West Hill Dam featuring well-marked wooded single and double-track trails, limited fields, age-group prizes, and a portion of fees donated to local food pantries.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre, MA on June 27 and 28, 2026 with Sprint, Super, and kids races, plus an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

A looped trail 50K at Spaulding Academy in Northfield, NH featuring five 10K technical loops, about 32 miles and 4,000 feet of gain. Ten hour race limit, cupless format, and support for Spaulding Academy & Family Services.

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

A memorial 5K run and walk at Owen Bell Park in Dayville CT that raises funds for a scholarship for Killingly Ag-Ed seniors. The day includes a 5K, a walk, and a kids fun run on off-road paths with possible trip hazards.

A 12-hour loop event in Lawrence Woods within the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford, MA. The course is an approximately five mile loop with a minimal aid station; participants commonly set up personal spots near the start and aid are..

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six ascents and about 1500 feet of climb. The field is capped at 50 runners for parking reasons and online registration is required.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

A trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 offering separate 5 km categories for adults, youth, and kids. Online registration is available and participants can add donations or purchase merchandise to support the Rotary Club of..

A few miles of mud and about a dozen muddy obstacles at the 508 INTL Adventure Sports Center in Charlton, MA on August 1, 2026. Race entries include a finisher medal and festival access, with VIP upgrades and a Buy One Give One donation pro..

A community fundraising day in Groton, MA on August 5, 2026 featuring an 8.4 mile three-person relay, kids single-loop race and Little Lambs mini runs, followed by barbecue and activities, with proceeds to six local charities.

A seaside set of timed ultra-marathon events at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island, offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats with separate entry periods and fees.

TARC Summer Classic at Noon Hill Reservation features a mostly forested 10 mile loop with singletrack, gravel and a scenic vista. The event offers 10 mile, 50K and 40 mile options and includes mandatory trail briefings and finish time limit..

The 15th Annual 5k Race to the Ledges in Concord, NH on August 8, 2026 features a short road and trail course and includes post-race brunch boxes to take away. Registration includes an adult 5 km entry and a free kids 5 km for ages 6 and un..

A community 5K on August 8, 2026 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH featuring a campus-and-trail course; runners and walkers of all ages are welcome and proceeds support the Pinkerton Fund to benefit students.