Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2026-2027

Support marine mammal rescue by running through the scenic forests and rocky shores of Odiorne Point State Park. This family friendly event features a chip timed 5K trail race, kids fun runs, and a community beach cleanup.

A trail half marathon in Gorham, NH that runs mostly on singletrack through the Coös Trails Network and starts and finishes at Big Day Brewing. Proceeds support Coös Cycling Club stewardship and aid stations are planned.

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..

Trail running festival in Rollinsford, NH offering a 5 Miler, a 5K and a Canicross 5K on mixed rail trail and river single track, with specific rules for canicross teams and an aid station on the 5K route.

Explore the scenic trails of Whitaker Woods in North Conway with a chip timed 5K or a one mile fun run. This community event supports local health services while offering a mix of flat loops and gradual wooded climbs.

Join the community at the Pinkerton Academy 5K Astro Run in Derry New Hampshire for a scenic 5 km race held on the academy campus grounds.

A 5K trail run in Hanover New Hampshire held on Mother’s Day, featuring packed trails, open fields and mellow single track. Pre registration is online only and race day registration is available with different fees by age group.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Manchester, NH to Mount Monadnock with about 6000+ feet of gain over road, dirt road and trail. GPX only navigation, limited to 125 runners, with aid stations about every 10 miles.

Wason Pond Wrangler is a family friendly obstacle course trail race around Wason Pond in Chester, New Hampshire with a *5K* route and more than ten obstacles. The event raises funds for local nonprofits and welcomes individuals and teams.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Phillips Exeter Academy woods. This event features a 5K race for all ages and specific fun runs for children 12 and under with on site activities and childcare.

Trail races in Keene, NH on a revised, technical course where runners choose how many 12.5k laps to run. Natural single track and jeep roads, cupless aid stations, parking at Fuller Elementary School, and drumstick awards.

A themed Monday night in the Mine Falls Summer Trail Series at Stellos Stadium in Nashua offering in-person and flexible virtual options, with 5K and 5 Mile routes, music, giveaways, photos, and occasional frozen treats at the finish.

A 23 km lollipop trail race in the White Mountain National Forest around Mt Chocorua with roughly 4,500 feet of elevation gain, technical rocky trails, mandatory mountain gear, and a 250-runner field.

Sunapee Scramble on June 7, 2026 is a 9.2 mile up and down mountain race with 3,250 feet of vertical, serving as the 2026 USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the selection race for the US Classic Up and Down team.

Experience a 6.9 mile mountain race at Cannon Mountain featuring 3,080 feet of elevation gain. Run through technical ski trails and rocky ridges to reach a 4,031 foot summit with views of Franconia Notch State Park.

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.

A trail race in Newport, New Hampshire on June 13, 2026 offering 6 and 3 mile routes through rocky, rooty, hilly forest trails. Proceeds support Newport Recreation and town forest trails and awards are pure New Hampshire maple syrup.

Experience a unique mountain race alongside the historic Cog Railway to the summit of Mount Washington. Choose between a steep 2.75 mile climb or a technical 5.5 mile round trip through the rugged Presidential Range.

UltraTrax Cranmore is a summer endurance walk in the White Mountains featuring 7 to 28 mile options on a scenic 1,775 foot elevation loop. Participants can walk, hike, or ruck with added weight to earn finisher patches and medals.