Trail Running calendar near Bridgewater 2026-2027

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Thunder Run is a 5K trail race with more than 20 obstacles through woods and hills in Candia, New Hampshire on September 12, 2026. Organized by Raymond Area Rotary, 100% of proceeds support local and selected international projects.

Mountain trail races at Echo Lake State Park on September 13, 2026, offering a half marathon with over 4,300 feet of vertical gain and a technical five mile course across granite ledges. The event is part of the Merrell Skyrunner USA Series..

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

A three-day Scottish heritage festival at Loon Mountain Resort in mid September featuring music, Highland Dance, heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, seminars and family programming.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Killington Ski Resort on Sep 19 to 20, 2026, with Sprint, Beast, Ultra and kids races across steep off trail mountain terrain.

An unmarked trail event on Kilkenny Ridge in Stark, New Hampshire, offering 50 mile, 25 mile and 25K courses with significant elevation gain, backcountry aid stations, required mandatory gear, and navigation using GPS tracks.

An annual community trail event at Mount Agamenticus offering timed **1 Mile** and **5K** courses from the summit, with proceeds supporting conservation and education and a raffle for participants.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

Experience the scenic Trail Around Middlebury with distances ranging from a 2 mile fun run to a full 19 mile loop. Enjoy single track trails and mountain views in this community event supporting Vermont footpaths.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

A trail event in Arundel, Maine on September 26, 2026 featuring 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through the ACT and Eastern Trails. All entrants receive a medal and a t shirt, and there is a free kids bike race.

Experience an endurance tradition at Mt. Ascutney featuring 50 mile and 50 km ultra runs, mountain bike races, and team relays. This scenic event supports Vermont Adaptive and includes fun races for kids.

Hit the Trail 2026 offers a timed 5K run/walk or bicycle rides on Vermont's scenic Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The event raises funds for healthy aging services in Central Vermont. Join the community in Morrisville on September 27 for a day..

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain featuring steep ridge climbs, technical single track, one aid station, postrace food truck and beer for 21 and older, with proceeds supporting the Loon Echo Land Trust.

Run for Nature in Lowell features a 10K trail run, a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile kids run at Shedd Park, with educational activities and proceeds supporting local conservation and environmental education.

A virtual 55K challenge linked to the Great Bay 5K in Stratham, New Hampshire. Complete 55 kilometers in one day or between October 1 and October 24, 2026; registration includes a shirt if ordered by October 1 and a bib with a beer or cider..

Last person standing trail running on October 3, 2026 in Center Conway, New Hampshire. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile loop with about 250 feet of climb per lap; camping and weekend meals are available.