Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2025-2026

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.

Scenic 5K and 10K trail races through the Green Mountain National Forest at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center in Goshen. Proceeds support the center and registration opens Nov 1, 2025.

Take on Loon Mountain's Upper Walking Boss on July 12 in Lincoln, New Hampshire, a roughly one kilometer black diamond climb that will test every runner. Men, women and U20 categories plus a $1,500 challenge purse raise the stakes.

Take on the Magnificent Bastards Challenge in Corinth VT, where runners and ruckers run repeated one mile loops with big climbs until one remains. Register by June 25 for guaranteed custom Race Mozey silkies; medals for long finishers.

Take on the rugged Baldface Scramble in Chatham NH July 25, 2026, with a challenging 29K or shorter 14K loop over the iconic Baldfaces with big climbs and alpine views. Technical, cupless trail racing for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle a scenic but rugged three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing across technical single track, fire roads and gravel. Prefer one day? A 50k option follows the same corridor with roughly..

Tackle rugged, high climbing trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest with 20, 50 and 100 mile options. Expect technical trails, huge elevation, cupless aid and camping options for an epic mountain challenge.

Firebird Trail Races in Windham Falmouth Maine feature 50K, marathon and 13M races on technical single track through Lowell Preserve. Tackle rocky, root strewn trails with friendly aid stations and earn a carved wood Firebird medal.

Run the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on August 23, 2026 for a scenic road and trail loop with a fun calf deep river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, proceeds support Springfield High School cross country.

Run the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley NH with options from a family friendly 1 mile fun run to a rugged 50K across White Mountain peaks. Scenic singletrack, big climbs and aid stations offer a memorable mountain challenge.

Test your limits at the Last Man Standing Ultramarathon on September 5, 2026 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. Run repeating 4.2 mile wooded loops until a single finisher remains in this backyard ultra classic.

Take on the Kilkenny Ridge Race in the White Mountain National Forest, a remote, rugged traverse of peaks including Mount Cabot and Mount Waumbek. Choose 50 Miler, 25 Miler or 25K and come prepared with navigation and mandatory gear.

Run the Westmore Mountain Challenge in East Charleston, Vermont, a rugged mountain trail loop visiting five peaks over about 26 miles with 6,142 ft of climbing. Proceeds support NorthWoods and entries are limited to protect trails.

Experience the Vermont 50 at Ascutney Outdoors with 50 mile mountain bike, 50 mile and 50 km ultras, relays and family fun rides. Now in its 33rd year, the weekend supports Vermont Adaptive and has a festival vibe.

Run the Trapp Lodge Mountain Marathon in Stowe, Vermont, with marathon and half options on a scenic 13.1 mile loop through Green Mountains trails. Expect steep climbs, scrambling and big elevation changes amid Vermont views.