Trail Running calendar near Conway 2026-2027

The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.

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.

A human powered 100k in Norway, ME combining 25k running and 75k cycling across six trail systems. Solo and duo formats, cupless aid stations, and proceeds supporting local youth and land trust programs.

A coastal 5K at Hermit Island Campground supporting Marine Mammals of Maine, with timed and untimed in-person runs, a weeklong virtual 5K, a kids 1-mile fun run, raffle, and prizes for top human and canine finishers.

Mountain up-and-down race at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway offering 10 km and 5 km options, USATF sanctioned and $7,500 in prize money for 2026.

A trail event at East Windham Conservation Area offering a five loop 50k and a single loop 10k with two aid stations per loop and volunteer support. Finishers receive a cotton event t shirt.

A 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.

Holistic Hustle in Kennebunkport features a timed 5K, a trail 10K and a kids half mile fun run at Emmons Preserve on October 31, 2026. The community fundraiser includes music, family activities, finishers medals and a raffle.

A small community 2.5 mile trail run at Thorne Head Preserve on October 31, 2026, with river views, a fall breakfast, and proceeds supporting local trails.

A costumed 5K trail run on October 31 2026 at Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Timed course with water stations and awards, with proceeds supporting coastal conservation and restoration.

Hugs From Vets Trail 10Kish in Henniker, New Hampshire on November 1 features a mixed trail and country road course and raises funds for American Legion Post 78. The field is limited to 150 participants and awards are given to overall and a..

The Hamsterwheel in New Boston, NH features timed 6, 12, 24 and 30 hour events on a scenic 4.0 mile loop along the New Boston Rail Trail, with chip timing, a central aid station, team entries, and buckle awards for 100 miles.

Night-time trail races of 5k and 10k at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026, requiring headlamps and featuring reflective course markers and LED lighting.

A Last Person Standing mountain event with hourly 2.25 mile laps that climb about 1,209 feet each. Aid, hot food, camping, elevation milestone prizes, and awards are provided; conditions may include cold, snow, or ice.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Jackson, New Hampshire, featuring a 5 km route through nordic trails and a 1 km kids fun run for ages 10 and under. Awards for top finishers and proceeds benefit local youth programs.

Krampuslauf brings a Krampus-themed running event to Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, with 5K and 10K loops and a 9 hour 10K lap challenge. Finishers receive medals and lap runners collect pins and a 50K medal.

Two-day national snowshoe championships in Concord NH with 10K and 5K races, age-group awards, and fleece blankets for top finishers.

A chip timed 5K trail race and kids fun run at Odiorne Point State Park supporting the Marine Mammal Rescue program. The course covers forest, rocky shore, sandy beach and historic fortifications and includes a post race beach cleanup.

A 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K along the Mascoma River in Lebanon, NH on July 4, 2027, with race day registration, bib pick-up, parking, and age-group awards.

Trail relay held in July at Ascutney Outdoor Center in Brownsville VT featuring multi-runner team divisions, single track trails, camping and glamping options.