Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

Three summer trail races at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, MA, with well-marked wooded single and double-track courses, 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 Massachusetts featuring a 5 km Sprint, a 10 km Super, kids races, and an obstacle workshop across mud, woods, and rolling hills.

A looped trail ultramarathon in Northfield, NH on July 11, 2026, the Spaulding Woods 50K runs five 10K singletrack loops with aid stations, a ten hour finish limit, and an eight hour cutoff to start the final loop.

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 trail event in Lawrence Woods, Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford MA on July 18, 2026. The course is a roughly 5 mile loop with a minimal aid station and parking at the nearby high school lot.

A 5.5 mile trail race at Soapstone Mountain with six steep ascents, a cupless water stop, strict parking limits and online registration capped at 50 runners; the course is technical and not recommended for novices.

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 community trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 featuring a 5 km course with age-based categories and fees, online registration with a noon deadline, and options to donate or buy merchandise to support the Rotary Club of Be..

The Muddy Dash - Boston will take place in Charlton on Saturday 1 August 2026.

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.

A trail event at Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield offering a 10 mile loop plus 50K and 40 mile ultra options, mostly singletrack with roots, rocks, and a scenic Noon Hill vista; proceeds benefit The Trustees of Reservations.

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.

Trail races of 5k and 10k on Kennebunkport Conservation Trust trails, starting and finishing at the Trust headquarters. A post race festival on the Emmons Preserve features music, food, a beer tent, and family activities.

A multi day timed trail event on a Winchendon farm using a roughly two mile loop. Runners choose from six hour day or night, 12 hour, 24 hour, or 48 hour formats under the Sturgeon Moon.

A community potluck and trail run in Tolland, CT on August 15, 2026. Participants run 5K loops during an eight hour period, earn raffle tickets per loop, and receive a 50th anniversary gift after completing a loop.

A 5K off-road trail run, walk, and hike at White Barn Farm through Wrentham conservation land. The event is part of the Farm to Trail 5K Series and raises funds to support local agriculture and food pantry donations.

A timed 5K at Brimfield Winery on August 15, 2026, run on a mostly grass cross country style course. Registration options include a standard 5K with a postrace wine pour and a volunteer plus run option.