Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

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.

An annual July ultrarunning event in the southern Green Mountains offering 100 mile and 100 km courses with about 17,000 feet of climbing. The race includes a concurrent horse competition and raises funds for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport.

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 last-person-standing event in Corinth, VT with 1 mile loops and 300 feet of climbing for runners and ruckers, plus an Honor Lap that benefits Northeast Slopes; ruckers carry specified pack weights and medals are awarded at set milestones.

Trail runs from Baldface Farm in Chatham NH with 29 km and 14 km routes that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges, scrambling and substantial elevation gain. Mandatory safety gear and prior mountain trail experience are required.

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Crooked River Forest in Harrison Maine with this 5k trail race. Run through red pines and past a historic sawmill to support local land conservation efforts.

A three-day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering 75 miles with ~15,500 ft gain, plus a 50k option. The format includes overnight camping, organizer gear transport, stocked aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a $30,000 prize purse.

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.

The event is cancelled. It had been planned as a 10K ruck obstacle course at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, featuring The Crucible with 20+ obstacles and prize rules requiring participants to ruck the full course with a pack.

Timed trail event in Chester, Vermont on August 8, 2026 offering six and twelve hour options on a 1.8 mile loop with 280 feet of elevation per lap. Basic aid and shared food are available and the event supports local recovery and recreation..

The 5K Race to the Ledges will take place in Concord on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trust Trail Fest offers 5k and 10k races on forest trails at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust headquarters, followed by music, food, a beer tent and family activities. Proceeds support the Trust in Education programs.

Multiple trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest centered at Waterville Valley on August 14-16, 2026. Routes include a 108 mile option with 29,000 ft of gain plus 58 mile and 20 mile courses on technical mountainous terrain.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops offer 13M, marathon and 50K options with two aid stations and a well marked course. The event supports local trails and requires a minimum participant donation with proof.

Experience a scenic trail run through Vineyard Hill Reservation and Bradley Palmer State Park. Choose between 5 km and 10 km distances on a rolling course featuring wide trails and the open landscapes of Shaw Field.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Trail races in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire with multiple distances including a 50K with 7,700 feet of climbing around nearby 4,000 foot peaks. Courses start and finish at Town Square and the event is cupless.

Experience the largest climb in GBF history at Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Choose between ten and twenty mile routes while carrying a twenty pound load through significant elevation gains.