Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2026-2027

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offer 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options for adult and youth runners. Events run rain or shine with a clear thunder policy and weekly bib distribution.

A 23K mountain trail race in Tamworth NH with roughly 4,800 feet of climbing, a technical loop over the 3,478 foot summit of Mount Chocorua, mandatory mountain safety gear, and inclusion in the White Mountain Endurance Cup.

A trail event in Bradford, Vermont on June 6, 2026 featuring a 5K that climbs to Wrights Mountain summit and a 1.5 mile fun run for ages 13 and under. Proceeds support the Friends of Wrights Mountain Fund.

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee Resort on June 7, 2026, covering about 9.3 miles and 3,300 feet of climbing. Hosts the 2026 USATF and Collegiate Mountain Running Championships and offers $30,000 in cash prizes.

A weekly trail running series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston VT offering 5K and 2.5 km options, weekly bibs, weather and thunder policies, on site water refill, and check in procedures for safety.

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 Newport, New Hampshire on June 13, 2026 offering 6 and 3 mile routes through rocky, rooty, hilly forest trails. Proceeds support Newport Recreation and town forest trails and awards are pure New Hampshire maple syrup.

Experience a scenic 14K run over the dirt roads of Jeffersonville and Fletcher. Support local Vermont farmers while enjoying live music, fresh food, and community celebrations following the race.

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 trail race beside the Mount Washington Cog Railway in Bretton Woods, NH, with a 2.75-mile summit climb or a 5.5-mile roundtrip across steep grades and boulder fields. Weather can change from warm at the base to snow at the summit..

Trail ultraruns on the Trapp Family Lodge multi-use trails near Mount Mansfield in Stowe Vermont. Distances are a single 25K loop or a 50K that repeats the loop.

A six hour timed endurance event on a flat 4 mile rail-trail loop in Poland, Maine; participants may run multiple loops with total mileage recorded and recognized, and paid entries include an event shirt.

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.

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..

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.

A three-stage Hurricane Heat endurance event at Riverside Farm on June 26-27, 2026, offering 4, 12, and 24 hour tiers that together form a full 24-hour challenge; entry is 18+ with 40+ challenges and team registration options.

A 24-hour endurance challenge in Pittsfield, VT, run on repeated *2-mile* loops with 970 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants compete for most laps or to endure the full day; tickets start at $135.

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.