Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2026-2027

A 6.9 miles mountain trail race at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire with 3,080 ft of elevation gain and a summit at 4,031 feet. The route features a 2 mile Kinsman Ridge section on steep technical trails and a strict 2 hour summit cutoff.

Ultra Obscura is a multi loop ultramarathon at Mont Sutton on June 13 and 14 2026. Multiple distances and an 84 km relay on technical trails put emphasis on race strategy and resource management.

A trail race in the Newport town forest with 6- and 3-mile options on rocky, rooty, hilly singletrack. Starts and finishes at Newport High School; proceeds support local recreation and town forest trails.

A hilly 14K around Armstrong Hill in Jeffersonville and Fletcher VT with about 1000 feet of gain on mostly dirt roads. The event includes two aid stations, a capped field, and a post race Boneyard Bash with music and local food.

A weekly trail running series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston offering 5 km and 2.5 km options, rain or shine, with published per-night fees, a thunder delay policy, weekly bibs, and on-site water refill.

A mountain footrace beside the Mount Washington Cog Railway offering a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip, steep grades and boulder fields, and highly variable summit weather.

Catamount Ultra at Trapp Family Lodge near Stowe, VT offers 25k and 50k trail loops around Mount Mansfield with aid stations, a cup-free policy, substantial elevation, and a 9 hour limit for the 50k.

A timed six hour endurance event on a flat four mile loop in Poland, Maine. Runners and walkers may complete unlimited loops and recorded mileage earns recognition.

A timed 5K loop through woods and fields at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center on June 20, 2026. Bibs, water, snacks, and family activities are provided and a $15 registration supports community building and programming.

Trail event at Owl's Head in Mansonville on June 20 2026 offering 1, 5, 10 and 21 km courses. Marked and timed routes with water points and a 3 dollar donation per registration to Fondation Christian Vachon.

A trail 5 km race at Libby Hill Forest Trails in Gray, ME on June 21, 2026. Online registration is $15 through June 19, race day registration is $20 and students enter free. Proceeds support trail maintenance and door prize drawings are pla..

Mansfield Uphill is a 1.7-mile uphill race at Stowe Mountain Resort on June 21 and October 18, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Mansfield Nordic Pro Team. The field is limited, prizes are awarded at Midway Lodge, and a team Q&A follows.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston offer 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories. Events run rain or shine with a thunder policy, onsite bib pickup, and a water refill station.

A 72-hour endurance race in Pittsfield Vermont on June 26-28 2026 combining physical obstacles, navigation, and mental challenges. Tickets for the Death Race require a promo code issued after acceptance by the race director.

Spartan H3X is a staged Hurricane Heat endurance challenge at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, VT on June 26-27, 2026. Participants choose 4 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour options and may continue through all stages up to 24 hours.

A 24 hour endurance event in Pittsfield, Vermont on June 27 to 28, 2026. Runners repeat a two mile loop with 970 feet of elevation gain as they compete for most laps or aim to last the full 24 hours.

An 8.2 mile mountain race in Killington, Vermont with 3,010 feet of ascent and a 700 runner cap. The counterclockwise course summits Killington Peak, includes two aid stations, marked trails, and a steep Needle's Eye finish.

A single-day endurance walk on Cranmore Mountain with looped distances from 7 to 28 miles, optional weighted rucking, timed tracking, aid stations, and mountain views over North Conway and the White Mountains.

Team-based charity challenge in Bristol, NH on June 27, 2026 where teams of 6 to 12 complete Special Forces style stations at Recruit or Operator levels while fundraising supports veterans and first responders.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run with 18+ obstacles at Hemond's MX & Offroad Park in Minot, Maine on June 28, 2026. Open to females aged seven and up who may run, jog, or walk the course.