Trail Running calendar near Danbury 2026-2027

A September mountain trail event at Echo Lake State Park offering a technical 5-mile Little Beast and a rugged 13.1-mile Beast of the East with big climbs, granite ridge sections, and limited on-course support.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

Sep 19-20, 2026 in Killington, VT: Spartan obstacle races across steep, off-trail terrain in the Green Mountains. Events include Sprint 5 km, Beast 21 km, Ultra 50 km and kids races; tickets start from $29.

A remote, unmarked mountain event in Stark New Hampshire offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 25K routes along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Runners navigate with provided GPS tracks, use limited backcountry aid, and must carry mandatory safety gear.

An annual community trail event at Mount Agamenticus offering timed **1 Mile** and **5K** courses from the summit, with proceeds supporting conservation and education and a raffle for participants.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

A community 5K in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on September 19, 2026, offering two course options: a mixed woods trail and a straight rail trail. Proceeds benefit the Jaffrey Firefighters Company Inc.

The Mountain Goat Cabin Trail Run will take place in Rupert on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 9 miles.

TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run in Middlebury, Vermont supporting the Trail Around Middlebury. Events range from a full 19 mile route around the village to shorter trail races and a family friendly two mile run.

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

A community trail festival in Arundel, Maine offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on the ACT and Eastern Trail, with participant shirts and medals, a free kids' bike race, live music, and food.

A multisport festival for people who identify as women at Pawtuckaway State Park on September 26, 2026, offering triathlon, two sport, single sport and relay options on supported swim, trail bike and trail run courses.

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.

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.

The 4th annual Paine Mountain races in Northfield Vermont on September 27, 2026 include the Anchor Challenge 6k, a 7.5 mile summit race and free youth races. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich cross country program.

An eighth edition backyard ultra in Center Conway, NH on October 3rd, 2026. Runners loop a mostly forest singletrack course of about 3.5 miles with hourly laps until one person remains, with camping and meals on site.