Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2024-2025

The Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run is a festive running event held on Thanksgiving morning in Jackson, NH. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5k trail run through the Jackson Nordic trails and Eagle Mountain House golf course, while children under 10 can take part in a 1k Fun Run. The event feat..

The Krampuslauf is a unique running event held at the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, NH, featuring 5K, 10K, and a challenging 9-hour race. Inspired by the mythical creature Krampus, known for punishing naughty children during Christmas, participants will navigate scenic mountain trails. The 5K and 10K co..

The Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run/Walk is an annual event organized by Plymouth Elementary School to raise funds for Winter Program Student Scholarships. This year features a new route that combines scenic trails with neighborhood roadways, with a backup course available in case of heavy snow. Participants..

The White Lake Ultras is an annual running event held at White Lake State Park in Tamworth, NH, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour races on a scenic 2-mile single track loop. Participants can enjoy the beautiful forested lakefront trails, which include a mix of terrain and approximately 50 feet of vertica..

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 17 May 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Sunapee Scramble is an exciting mountain racing event taking place on June 1, 2025, in Sunapee, NH. Participants will tackle a challenging course that begins at the base of Mount Sunapee, ascending via a service road to the summit, followed by a rapid two-mile descent back to the Base Lodge. The..

The Chocorua Mountain Race, part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup, is a challenging 23K trail race set in the scenic White Mountain National Forest in Tamworth, New Hampshire. Participants will tackle a rugged course featuring approximately 4,800 feet of elevation gain, including a steep ascent t..

Race the Cog is a unique footrace held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where participants race alongside the Cog Railway to the summit of Mount Washington. The course spans approximately 2.75 miles with a challenging elevation gain of 3,500 feet, featuring steep sections and technical boulder field..

The Baldface Scramble is an exciting trail running event held in Chatham, NH, featuring two course options: a 14K single loop and a challenging 29K that includes summiting Mount Meader. Participants will experience steep ledges, breathtaking views, and exhilarating single-track trails. The race begi..

The Ragged 75 Stage Race and 50K, held at Ragged Mountain Resort in Danbury, NH, is a challenging multi-day running event scheduled for August 1-3, 2025. The stage race covers 75 miles with approximately 15,500 feet of elevation gain, featuring technical trails, steep climbs, and diverse terrain. Pa..

The Jigger Johnson Ultras, presented by adidas TERREX, is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning White Mountains of New Hampshire, taking place from August 15-17, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: a grueling 100-mile race featuring a 29,000-foot elevation gain, a 50-..

The Kilkenny Ridge Race, presented by adidas TERREX, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. Participants can choose from three distances: 50 miles, 25 miles, and 25K, each featuring significant elevation gains and rugged terrain. The c..

The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run is a challenging race held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, as part of the NH Highland Games & Festival. Participants tackle a course featuring an elevation gain of 800 feet across various terrains, including dirt trails and ski roads. Each runner receives a race shirt, a c..

Bubba's Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event held in Center Conway, NH, featuring the Last Person Standing format. Participants tackle a challenging 3.5-mile loop course that includes forest singletrack, snowmobile trails, fields, and logging roads, with an elevation gain of approximately 250..

The Midstate Massive Ultra Trail is an endurance running event featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 30-mile races that traverse the scenic landscapes of central Massachusetts, with sections crossing into New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Set against the backdrop of New England's autumn, part..

The Hamsterwheel is a unique running event held at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in New Boston, NH, celebrating its 10th year. Participants can choose from various race durations, including 6, 12, 24, and 30 hours, with options for individual runners or relay teams. The scenic 4-mile loop alon..

The Blackout 5k/10k is an exciting night race held at Cranmore Resort in North Conway, NH, featuring both 5k and 10k courses. This event, now in its 6th edition, takes place on November 4, 2023, and includes a unique running experience with courses marked by reflective flagging and LED lanterns. Par..