Trail Running calendar near Candia 2026-2027

Three summer trail races at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, MA, with well-marked wooded single and double-track courses, limited fields, age-group prizes, and a portion of fees donated to local food pantries.

Weeknight trail race series near Portland, Maine with small fields, courses of about 5K to 6.5 miles, partnerships with local land trusts, and series standings for runners who complete three or more events.

UltraTrax Cranmore is a single day endurance walk in North Conway where participants choose 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles to complete within 10 hours. Options include carrying 10, 20 or 35 pounds and earning a Grey Wolf medal at higher levels.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre MA featuring a 5 km Sprint with 20 obstacles and a 10 km Super with 25 obstacles. The program also includes a kids race and an obstacle workshop.

Team-based charity challenge in Bristol, NH on June 27, 2026 where teams of 6 to 12 complete Special Forces style stations at Recruit or Operator levels while fundraising supports veterans and first responders.

Second annual Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest in Portland on June 28 2026 offers three trail events plus a post event celebration with music, food trucks and local beer. Proceeds support Portland Trails and the Bicycle Coaliti..

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 5 mile loop run at the Cumberland Monastery with options to turn back early or add miles after the loop. The meeting point is behind the senior center where two trails join at the dirt parking lot and parking is ample.

A community 5K in Tamworth on July 4, 2026 that runs from Ordination Rock to Kenneth Brett School over village streets and trails. Entry includes a commemorative gift, ice cream, and a bib raffle while youth under 18 run free.

Fourth annual July 4 event in Springfield VT with a 7.4K run and 4K walk along the Black River. Individual fee $20 and a $50 family entry for up to four people; in-person family pricing required.

Trail relay at Ascutney Outdoor Center in Brownsville, VT on July 10-11, 2026 featuring 118 miles of single track, switchbacks and riverside trails; team options include Standard, Ultra and Black Loop with camping and glamping available.

Back Cove Backyard Ultra on July 11, 2026 has runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop on Portland's Back Cove Trail every hour for up to 24 hours, with staffed and unstaffed aid stations, drop-bag support, and porta potties on course.

A 50K made of five 10K loops on technical forest singletrack near Northfield, New Hampshire. The limited field and looped format bring runners back to aid and the start area each lap while navigating rocks, roots, and steady elevation chang..

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

An uphill mountain trail race to Loon Mountain North Peak in Lincoln, New Hampshire, roughly 6.03 miles with about 3,066 ft of gain and sections up to a 40 percent grade, featuring over $20,000 in prize money.

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

A 12-hour timed trail event in Lawrence Woods, Medford, featuring a roughly 4-mile loop, minimal on-course aid, and parking at a nearby high school lot. The start and aid station are located in the woods about a quarter mile from parking.

Trail races in Chatham NH across the Baldfaces with two options, **29KM** (two loops) and **14KM** (single loop); mountain exposure, mandatory gear, aid station for the long course, and a parking area on private property.

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 5k trail run through Crooked River Forest that starts and finishes at historic Scribner's Mill in Harrison, Maine. Proceeds support Loon Echo Land Trust; registration is via UltraSignup and day-of entries are cash or Venmo only.