Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2026-2027

A family friendly Monday night trail series in Nashua offering 5K and 5-mile races plus virtual options, themed evenings with music and giveaways, and occasional frozen treats at the finish.

A 23 km lollipop trail race in the White Mountain National Forest with about 4,500 feet of gain and a 3,478 foot summit on technical, rocky trails. Mandatory mountain gear is required and participants should have prior hilly trail experienc..

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee Resort on June 7, 2026, covering about 9.3 miles and 3,300 feet of climbing. The event hosts the 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championships and the Collegiate Mountain Running Nationals with cash priz..

A 6.9 miles mountain trail race at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire with 3,080 ft of elevation gain and a summit at 4,031 feet. The route features a 2 mile Kinsman Ridge section on steep technical trails and a strict 2 hour summit cutoff.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on June 13, 2026. The day features food and festivities, a children's loop, return transport on request, and benefits local historical socie..

A trail race in the Newport town forest with 6- and 3-mile options on rocky, rooty, hilly singletrack. Starts and finishes at Newport High School; proceeds support local recreation and town forest trails.

A community fun run on 06/13/2026 behind Madbury Town Hall with a 1K kids run and a 5K route through Kingman Farm trails. Registration is free and donations for park improvements are accepted on the day.

A mountain trail race from the Mount Washington Cog Railway base to the summit in Bretton Woods, NH, with a 2.75-mile summit option (train descent) or a 5.5-mile roundtrip.

Trail races at Dublin School Outdoor Center on June 20, 2026 feature a 10K and a half marathon with significant elevation gain, technical trail sections, and views of Mount Monadnock.

A single-day endurance walk on Cranmore Mountain with looped distances from 7 to 28 miles, optional rucking, aid stations every few miles, and timed results.

A charity team challenge on June 27, 2026 in Bristol, NH that recreates Special Forces mission tasks. Teams of 6–12 choose Operator or Recruit levels, with awards for top teams, MVPs, fundraising leaders, and participant milestones.

A roughly 4.5 mile trail run in Webb Forest near Sunapee, New Hampshire on June 28, 2026, benefiting the Sunapee Middle High School Track and Field program. The course features mountain vistas, single track and varied terrain, with raffle p..

A family oriented 5k on July 4 in Tamworth that begins at historic Ordination Rock, tours village streets and museum trails, includes a bandana, ice cream and a bib raffle, and supports the Tamworth Outing Club.

A looped trail ultramarathon in Northfield, NH on July 11, 2026, the Spaulding Woods 50K runs five 10K singletrack loops with aid stations, a ten hour finish limit, and an eight hour cutoff to start the final loop.

A summit mountain trail race at Loon Mountain of about six miles with roughly 3,000 feet of gain, including a steep 1 km section up to 40 percent. The event is part of the USATF-NE circuit and offers over $20,000 in cash prizes.

Two trail race options in Chatham, NH that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges and steep climbs. Runners must carry mandatory mountain gear and meet experience qualifications.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

A community trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 featuring a 5 km course with age-based categories and fees, online registration with a noon deadline, and options to donate or buy merchandise to support the Rotary Club of Be..

A three day 75 mile stage race around Lake Sunapee with an added 50K point to point option. Technical trails, organized overnight camping and aid stations, duffel transport, and published prize money for 2026.

A 12 km trail race on August 1, 2026 in Hanover, NH, using Oak Hill XC and Trescott Trails with 1,446 ft of climbing. The event offers pre-registration and race-day entry with course support and timing services.