Trail Running calendar near Chesterfield 2026-2027

A recurring one-hour trail run for women and nonbinary participants at North Reservoir in the Fells, covering a 3-mile loop at a conversational pace of about 11–12 minutes per mile. Sessions are in person and may be canceled for steady rain..

Trail loop event at Penwood State Park with 17K and 50K options on rocky single track and forest roads. The 50K uses three loops on much of the Metacomet Trail and carries a nine hour cutoff.

Prospect Acres 8 hour ultra on April 18, 2026 features repeated 2 mile loops through fields and woods with 230 ft of elevation gain per lap. Free parking, sauna and cold plunges are available and registration costs $25.

TARC Spring Classic in Weston, MA offers multiple running races on April 25, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50K. Registration is listed as free.

A spring trail race at Grafton Lakes State Park covering about 9.3 miles with roughly 900 feet of elevation gain. Trails are technical yet runnable and the course can be muddy in spring.

A student run community event on April 25, 2026 at MacDuffie School in Granby, MA featuring a flat cross country 5K and an optional Color Run, with 100% of proceeds going to Dakin Humane Society.

A 12 mile technical out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range near Amherst, MA, with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Rocky singletrack ridgelines, two manned water stations, and registration currently shows full with a waitlist.

Experience a trail run or walk through the campus of The Hartsbrook School in Hadley. Choose between a 5k or a 1 mile race on natural terrain while supporting local land stewardship and agricultural education programs.

Trail event in Pittsfield, Vermont, May 6 to 9, 2026, offering distances from 10 miles to 200 miles through the Green Mountain National Forest. Team entries can secure the same start time and service member discounts are available.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

A trail race on Concord’s Winant Park Trails with two distances on singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic-style paths; proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers and day-of-entry is available.

A community 5 km run and walk on May 9, 2026 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, with a course across campus and nearby cross-country trails. Proceeds support the Pinkerton Fund to benefit students.

A 5K trail run in Hanover New Hampshire held on Mother’s Day, featuring packed trails, open fields and mellow single track. Pre registration is online only and race day registration is available with different fees by age group.

The Free Spirit 50K is a scenic ultra on the dirt roads of Leyden, Massachusetts. The route passes historic farms, forests, and a vintage covered bridge, offering a classic New England countryside experience.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Annual May races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail offering marathon, half and 8K distances starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center. Proceeds support the rail trail and a municipal fund for the City of Pittsfield.

Tails & Trails State Forest Run in Pittsfield State Park on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop of single track, pine forests and mountain bike style trails while supporting local animal rescues.

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Manchester, NH to Mount Monadnock with about 6000+ feet of gain over road, dirt road and trail. GPX only navigation, limited to 125 runners, with aid stations about every 10 miles.

Run or walk a 5k on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail in Franklin. This event supports the development of an abandoned rail bed into a multi use path connecting local communities.

Wason Pond Wrangler is a family friendly obstacle course trail race around Wason Pond in Chester, New Hampshire with a *5K* route and more than ten obstacles. The event raises funds for local nonprofits and welcomes individuals and teams.