Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2025-2026

RutFest at Catamount Center is a relaxed 36 hour trail running and hiking weekend where participants lap two loops of about 3 and 4 miles and can come and go. Donation based and community focused, proceeds support local trail programs.

Light up the trails at Cranmore Resort in North Conway with 5K and 10K night runs over ski trails and access roads. Trails are marked with reflective flags and LED lanterns, headlamps are required, and pizza and apres follow the finish.

CircumBurke trail race on November 1 at Victory Hill in Victory VT offers an 18 mile loop of rugged singletrack with about 1,800 ft of climbing. All proceeds support trail maintenance, with snacks and a taco truck onsite.

The Hugs from Vets Trail will take place in Henniker on Sunday 2 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

Test your grit at the Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard, a Last Person Standing uphill race in Brownsville VT where runners repeat hourly laps of steep ascent until only one remains. Aid, indoor facilities and camping are available.

Celebrate the season with the Jackson 5k Turkey Trot and kids 1k on scenic trails in Jackson, New Hampshire. This family friendly event brings the community together while raising funds for Jackson Grammar School and Girls on the Run.

Event details The Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Jeffersonville, VT 05464. The event is organized by the Jeff RUN sonville Run Club and is described as the inaugural running of this town turke..

Join the Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, a flat 5K along the Black River in Springfield on Thanksgiving, with in person and virtual options. Proceeds and a food drive support local food shelves, and finishers receive a pair of Turkey Trot so..

Join Krampuslauf in Lyme NH for a festive mountain trail run from the Dartmouth Ski Way lodge, offering 5K, 10K and a 9 hour multi lap challenge. Finish loops to earn a 10K medal with pins and upgrades to a 50K medal.

The TruStrength "Uphill Will" 24 Hr skimo will take place in Greenwood on Saturday 14 March 2026.

Runamuck 50K is a rugged trail ultramarathon around South Pomfret, Vermont, weaving hilly dirt roads and scenic backcountry. Expect changeable weather and a true test of endurance on this challenging 50K course.

Riverlands 100 & Relay is a trail ultramarathon held in Turner, Maine, on May 2–3, 2026. The event centers on a 100‑mile race with a relay option, inviting solo runners and teams to tackle the course over two days. The race information page..

Run laps on a scenic 2 mile single track loop around White Lake in Tamworth, NH with 6, 12 or 24 hour timed options and a beach start and aid station. Costumes encouraged and bring your own hydration.

Infinitus is a multi day endurance festival May 21 to 30 in Ripton, Vermont, offering distances from 9 miles to the epic 888K 551 mile challenge. Set at Silver Towers near Green Mountain National Forest, it features dorm lodging, camping an..

Chocorua Mountain Race is a rugged 23K loop in the White Mountains that climbs Mount Chocorua and packs about 4,500 feet of ascent into technical trails and alpine views. Limited to 250 runners, it rewards strong trail skills and grit.

Hit the trails in Standish, Maine on June 13, 2026 for the Otter Pond Trail Races, featuring a scenic 10K, a lively Kids Fun Run, and a Dawn to Dusk challenge. Perfect for runners and families seeking a day of outdoor fun.

Take on the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026: a rugged 6.9 mile mountain run with 3,080 feet of climb to a 4,031 foot summit in Franconia Notch. Expect steep, rocky terrain, epic views, and fierce competition across Sport,..

Run the scenic Catamount Ultra at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. Pick a 25K loop or tackle the 50K double loop for big climbs, rolling trails, supportive aid stations and a true Vermont mountain running experience.

Race the Cog on June 27, 2026 at Mount Washington for a classic alpine challenge alongside the historic Cog Railway, finishing on the summit. Choose a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip and earn 3,500 feet of gain with stunning..

Take on 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of climbing at Killington Resort, summiting multiple peaks for sweeping mountain views. This limited field trail race tests runners on steep, rocky terrain with a memorable Needle's Eye finish.