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.

Event Overview The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23 km trail run with approximately 4500 ft (1372 m) of elevation gain. It takes place in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing from Scott Road in Tamworth, New Hampshire. T..

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 two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee on June 7, 2026, serving as the USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. About 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of elevation gain.

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.

The Ultratrax Cranmore will take place in Conway on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 miles.

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.

A mountain trail race ascending roughly 6.03 miles to the North Peak summit in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The course gains significant elevation, includes steep ski-slope sections such as Upper Walking Boss, and features two aid stations and p..

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.

A roughly 3.6 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack. Day of registration is available and proceeds support an autism foundation.

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.

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.