Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2025-2026

The Fitzwilliam to Troy Depot Day Cheshire Rail Trail Fun Run is a 5-mile running event taking place along the scenic Cheshire Rail Trail, starting from the original Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the newly restored Troy Depot. This event celebrates the historical significance of the rail trail, whic..

The Sunapee Scramble is a challenging mountain running event held in Sunapee, New Hampshire, serving as the 2025 USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the selection race for the US Classic Up/Down Mountain Running Team. The race covers approximately 9.3 to 9.4 miles with about 3,250 to 3,..

The Drummer Hill Trail Races, held in Keene, New Hampshire, offer runners a choice of distances including 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K, and 50K, based on completing multiple laps of a 12.5K loop. The course features varied terrain, from technical single track to old jeep roads, with significant elevation chang..

The Cirque Series - Cannon Mountain is an exciting running event taking place in Franconia, New Hampshire. This inaugural race features a challenging 6.7-mile course with an impressive elevation gain of 3,386 feet, starting at the Peabody Base Area and culminating at the summit of Cannon Mountain. P..

The Chocorua Mountain Race is a challenging 23-kilometer trail run held in the White Mountain National Forest, Tamworth, New Hampshire. Featuring approximately 4,800 feet of elevation gain, the race starts and finishes at Scott Road. The course includes rolling singletrack trails, a steep 2.8-mile c..

Race The Cog is a unique mountain footrace held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where runners race alongside the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit of Mount Washington. The main Summit Climb covers approximately 2.75 miles with a challenging 3,500-foot elevation gain, featuring ste..

The Ordination Rock Run is a family-friendly 5K fun run held annually on July 4th in Tamworth, New Hampshire, as part of the town's Independence Day celebrations. The point-to-point course starts at the historic Ordination Rock, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and finishes..

The Spaulding Woods 50K is a challenging trail race held in Northfield, New Hampshire, featuring a technical 5.6-mile loop with rocks, roots, and footbridges. Runners complete six laps totaling approximately 34 miles with 4,400 feet of elevation gain, primarily on singletrack trails. The event suppo..

The Loon Mountain Race is a challenging mountain trail event held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, covering approximately 6.03 miles with a 3,066-foot elevation gain. The race ascends the slopes of Loon Mountain, featuring diverse terrain such as trails, grass ski slopes, and cat tracks. Notable for its s..

The Baldface Scramble is a challenging trail running event held in the White Mountain National Forest in Chatham, New Hampshire. It offers two race distances: a 14K single loop that crosses the Baldfaces, and a more demanding 29K race featuring two loops that include the Baldfaces and Mount Meader...

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is a welcoming and challenging running event designed for participants of all skill levels. Spanning approximately 3.6 miles, the course features Nordic-style paths and switchback singletrack, making it an exciting experience for runners. This event is organized by acidot..

The Ragged 75 Stage Race and 50K is a challenging trail running event held in Danbury, New Hampshire, centered around the scenic SRKG Greenway near Lake Sunapee. The 75-mile stage race spans three days, featuring steep climbs and technical single-track trails with about 15,500 feet of elevation gain..

The Jigger Johnson Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. It offers three race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 20 miles, each featuring rugged, technical mountain terrain with significant..

The GTA Challenge will take place in Greenfield on Saturday 16 August 2025.

The Black Bear Trail Races will take place in Waterville Valley from Saturday 30 August 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Fall Trail Running will take place in Gorham from Monday 1 September 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025.

The Veterans Count Nashua 5k Fun Run & Walk will take place in Nashua on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

The Kismet Cliff Run, held annually in September in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers two challenging trail races set in the scenic White Mountains. Participants can choose the Little Beast 5 Miler, featuring technical single-track trails with steep ascents and descents around Echo Lake State Park..

The Pisgah Mountain Trail Races, held in Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, New Hampshire, feature two trail running distances: 50K and 23K. Organized by the Red Clover Rovers, this event serves as a fundraiser for the New Hampshire Special Olympics, with all profits supporting their mission. The race..

The Kilkenny Ridge Race is a challenging trail running event held in Stark, New Hampshire, within the White Mountain National Forest. It offers three distances: 50 miles, 25 miles, and 25 kilometers, each featuring rugged, remote terrain with significant elevation gain—approximately 7,500 feet per d..