Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2025-2026

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a scenic, untimed run or walk along the Burlington bike path with 1 mile, 5K, or 5 mile out and back options. Gather by the ECHO Leahy Center, then enjoy live music, the burning of Champ and fireworks.

Tackle snowy hills in Sainte Catherine de Hatley with 5.5, 11, 15 and 30 km road or trail routes and online maps. Warm up at aid stations, earn a medal and enjoy a hearty post race meal in a festive winter atmosphere.

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.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Infinitus is a multi day endurance event in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 30, 2026, with races from 9 miles to 551 miles for novice to elite ultra runners. Held at Silver Towers near Green Mountain National Forest, camping and dorm lodging..

Tackle the iconic Chocorua Mountain Race, a rugged 23 km climb to the summit on technical singletrack in the White Mountain National Forest. Limited to 250 runners, this challenging course rewards strong mountain runners with spectacular vi..

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

Explore scenic trails south of Sebago Lake at the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish, Maine on June 13, 2026. Choose a timed endurance Dawn to Dusk challenge, a 10K or a kids run while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.

Race The Cog climbs alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit, offering a 2.75 mile Summit Climb with cog train return or a 5.5 mile Devil's Shingle Roundtripper back on foot. Expect epic views, steep terrain and serious elev..

Tackle the scenic Catamount Ultra at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT with a 25k route or a two lap 50k that winds through highland pastures and hardwood forest by Mount Mansfield. Expect big climbs, sweeping views, helpful aid stations, and..

Conquer Killington's peaks at the Cirque Series on June 27, 2026, an 8.2 mile mountain run with 3,010 feet of climbing and sweeping Green Mountain views. Expect steep technical terrain, two aid stations and a field capped at 700 entries.

Celebrate July Fourth with the Freedom Run in Newport and Derby, a run or walk along gravel paths and wooded trails. Pick a distance up to a half marathon, enjoy post run ice cream and watermelon, and support NAMI Vermont.

Run through the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area at the Goshen Gallop, a friendly trail event offering 10K and 5K routes across ski trails and gravel roads. Support local trail stewardship while enjoying a scenic Vermont race.

Test your trail skills at the Spaulding Woods 50K, a challenging multi lap race on rocky singletrack and scenic footbridges around Northfield, New Hampshire. Well supported and community focused, the event benefits Spaulding Academy & Famil..

Take on the Summer Hill league at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre in West Baldwin on Sat 18 Jul 2026, a testing 4.5 km trail with 150 m of climb. Pre entry is required and junior entries welcome for a fun, competitive summer race.

Take on the Baldface Scramble in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, with scrambling, exposed ledges and panoramic Baldfaces views. Pick 29 km with two challenging loops or a single 14 km loop for a rugged mountain trail experie..

Run the Ragged 75 multi day stage race or choose the single day 50k on rugged trails around Lake Sunapee, NH. Big climbs, scenic single track, communal camping and a true self supported trail challenge.

The Moosalamoo Ultra will take place in Goshen on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 14 and 36 miles.

Jigger Johnson Ultras returns to Waterville Valley in the White Mountain National Forest August 14 to 16 2026 with multiple distance mountain trail races across rugged ridgelines and iconic peaks. Pick epic 100 mile, demanding 50 mile, or s..

Firebird Trail Races in Windham, Maine on Aug 22, 2026 offer 50K, marathon and 13 mile courses on technical 10 mile loops through Lowell Preserve and nearby woods. Grassroots fundraiser for local trails with a wood carved medal for finisher..