Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2026-2027

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.

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

A trail half marathon in Gorham, New Hampshire on the Coös Trails Network with mostly singletrack and short paved, gravel, and woods road sections. Proceeds support Coös Cycling Club stewardship and finish is at Big Day Brewing.

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..

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 lap-based trail race in Keene NH using a 12.5 km loop with options up to 50 km, technical wooded terrain, aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring personal hydration gear.

This 23K mountain race in New Hampshire's White Mountains features 4,800 feet of climbing over rugged trails to the summit of Mount Chocorua. Runners navigate rocks, roots, and steep ledges on this challenging course. It is the first event..

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from the Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the restored Troy Depot, with a short children's loop and food and festivities at both depots. The event raises funds for local historical societies.

The Sunapee Scramble is the 2026 USATF National Classic Mountain Championship on Mount Sunapee. Runners tackle a challenging 9.2-mile course with two ascents to the summit. A significant prize purse adds to the competitive atmosphere.

A mountain trail race at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026 covering 6.9 miles and 3,080 feet of ascent. The event offers Sport, Expert and Pro divisions, cash and gear prizes, capped entry and a strict two hour summit cutoff.

A mountain race alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway with two options: a 2.75 mile summit climb that includes a train ride back, or a 5.5 mile roundtrip. Expect 3,500 feet of gain, exposed terrain, and rapidly changing weather.

Event Overview The Ultratrax Cranmore event takes place on June 27, 2026 in North Conway, New Hampshire. It is a summer event with an average temperature of 76°F. Course Details The route is a 7-mile loop on Cranmore Mountain with 1,775 fee..

Spaulding Woods 50K is a trail ultramarathon in Northfield, NH on July 11, 2026. The race uses a technical 5.6 mile loop with rocks, roots and footbridges, requires six laps and a ten hour time limit, and supports Spaulding Academy.

Two mountain trail race options in Chatham, NH over the Baldfaces offer steep ledges, exposed singletrack and significant climbing. Mandatory mountain gear and prior technical trail experience are required.

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.

A three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing, with an optional 50k on the final day. The format includes overnight camping, gear transport, aid stations and strict gear requirements.

The 5K Race to the Ledges will take place in Concord on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A mountain ultramarathon weekend in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire featuring 108 mile, 58 mile, and 20 mile trail courses through the White Mountain National Forest. Mandatory safety gear, GPS navigation, and specific qualifications apply..

On August 29, 2026 in Waterville Valley, NH, the Black Bear Trail Races offer 50K, 23K, 4 Mile and 1 Mile courses across White Mountain trails, with aid stations, mandatory 50K gear checks, and finishers' awards.