New Hampshire
New Hampshire Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Hampshire for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 25 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Hampshire below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A multi format trail event on the Granite Town Rail Trail in Brookline and Milford NH on October 17 and 18 2026, featuring 7.5 mile relays, 15 mile and 30 mile races and a 30 hour ultramarathon. Proceeds support local trail conservation.
Mountain up-and-down race at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway offering 10 km and 5 km options, USATF sanctioned and $7,500 in prize money for 2026.
A rugged self supported 10 km trail race in the Great North Woods near Randolph, New Hampshire, run without aid stations and requiring a mandatory gear list.
Benjamin Franklin Academy's second annual 5K in Loudon NH supports hands on, history based learning and features a fall course that is part road and part cross country.
A 5-mile mountain trail race at Granite Gorge Mountain Park in Keene, NH, featuring four up and down loops, 1650 ft total ascent, and proceeds to Keene Community Kitchen.
November 2026
Hugs From Vets Trail 10Kish in Henniker, New Hampshire on November 1 features a mixed trail and country road course and raises funds for American Legion Post 78. The field is limited to 150 participants and awards are given to overall and age group t..
Timed loop event in New Boston NH offering 6, 12, 24 and 30 hour individual and relay formats on a 4.0 mile mostly flat loop.
Night trail race at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026 with 5k and 10k courses marked by reflective flagging and LED lanterns.
Trail 5K at Temple Mountain Reservation featuring a double summit via the Wapack and Beebe Trails, one aid station, spectators welcome and no pets allowed.
Community 5K on Windham Woods School trails with a free kids fun run, raffle, awards, and on site lunch.
A 4 mile trail race in Mine Falls Park with a post race party, raffle, awards, and proceeds supporting the Nashua Children's Home.
A Thanksgiving morning trail 5k and kids 1k fun run in Jackson NH with awards and proceeds supporting local youth programs.
December 2026
Krampuslauf brings a Krampus-themed running event to Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, with 5K and 10K loops and a 9 hour 10K lap challenge. Finishers receive medals and lap runners collect pins and a 50K medal.
February 2027
National snowshoe championships in New Hampshire on 13–14 February 2027 with 10K and 5K races, age group awards, and fleece blankets for the top 10 men and women.
May 2027
Timed trail races of 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a 2.0 mile mostly single track loop at White Lake State Park in Tamworth, NH.
A chip timed 5K trail race with kids fun runs at Odiorne Point State Park to raise funds for Marine Mammal Rescue, followed by a community beach cleanup.
June 2027
A 23K trail race in Tamworth, NH with about 4,500 to 4,800 ft of climb, rocky technical trails and a summit loop on Mount Chocorua; mandatory mountain gear required.
A 6.9 mile trail race at Cannon Mountain with 3,080 feet of vertical gain, multiple divisions with cash and gear prizes, and season points toward a PEAK FREAK buckle.
Trail races in Chatham NH with a 29KM two loop route and a 14KM single loop over the Baldfaces and Mount Meader.
July 2027
A July 4 running event in Lebanon NH with 10K and 5K routes along the Mascoma River trails, race day registration and bib pickup at City Hall.