Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

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 5K at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown on September 5, 2026, with a 0.25 mile kids run for ages eight and under. Registration has set fees and bib pickup is handled at the sanctuary and proceeds support conservation.

A GPX navigated trail ultramarathon and half marathon in Bear Brook State Park near Allenstown, NH, with minimal course markings and no disposable cups at aid stations.

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.

Experience a fun inflatable obstacle course at Butterfield Park. This 1 mile run or walk supports 6th grade students at Fisher Hill School in reaching their educational trip goals through community participation.

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.

GBTC XC Invite in Carlisle, MA features youth and Open/Masters cross-country races at Great Brook Farm State Park on September 13, 2026. Distances include a 2K youth race and multiple 5K races; registration runs August 1 to September 11.

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.

A community 5K trail race in Hooksett that runs from Heads Pond trail through wooded conservation land to the Hooksett Public Library. A separate 0.5 mile kids fun run is available and proceeds support local youth programs.

A trail-based 5K run/walk and a 3K walking route at Mine Falls Park supporting Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, with a $30 registration and a 2026 event T-shirt for early registrants.

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.

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.