Trail Running calendar near Concord 2026-2027

A trail based 5K obstacle course race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026, featuring 12 or more beginner to intermediate obstacles. Entry is limited to 200 participants and the fee is $40.

A weekend of endurance mountain biking and trail ultrarunning at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor Vermont, offering 50 mile and 50 km solo races, multiple relay formats, and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine on September 27, 2026. The route includes steep climbs, technical single track, one aid station, and a postrace gathering with food, beer for 21 plus, and live music.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

A community run at Shedd Park featuring a 5K, a 10K trail run, and a 1-mile kids fun run, with educational displays and proceeds supporting LP&CT's conservation and education programs.

An ultramarathon in Center Conway NH using the Last Person Standing format on a 3.5 mile loop of forest singletrack, trails, fields, and logging roads with about 250 feet of gain per lap. Camping is available the night before.

A 25 kilometer trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is capped at 100 and a shirt-included cutoff is on September 5.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

Mile for Mentoring is a one mile community event in Gilford, NH on October 4, 2026, with adult and youth categories and a free entry for children under 12. Early registrants before September 16 receive a complimentary race shirt.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

A trail ultra on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, Vermont on October 10-11, 2026 offering 30 hour, 12 hour and a 10K loop. The course mixes runnable sections with steep, rocky climbs and includes themed tarot card and milestone awards.

Join the 20th Wayland / HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring youth 3K races and open 5K events that support Wayland High School cross country and track. Presented by Middlesex Savings Bank with awards and commu..

A rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park featuring technical terrain, boulders, streams and a rocky climb. It offers a half marathon and a 5 mile option and lists $7500 in prize money for 2026.

Experience New Hampshire’s original 30 hour ultramarathon on the historic Granite Town Rail Trail. Choose from multiple distances and relay options in this flat and fast Halloween themed fundraiser for local trail conservation.

A mountain running event in North Conway, NH on October 17, 2026, featuring two race options on Cranmore Mountain and $7500 in cash prizes. The course uses ski slopes, singletrack, and service roads and includes one aid station.

Trail races at East Windham Conservation Area in Windham, ME. The 50k is five 6.5 mile loops and the 10k is one loop, each loop with roughly 900 ft elevation and two aid stations offering snacks, water and electrolytes.

A harvest-season 5K trail event at White Barn Farm in Wrentham with off-road terrain, a midway water station, bib pick-up the day before, family Harvestween activities, and a portion of registrations donated to the local food pantry.