Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2025-2026

The Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race is a community-focused running event taking place in Hooksett, NH. Participants can choose between a 5K race for all runners and walkers and a Kid's Fun Run, which is a half-mile course for children aged 12 and under. The race features a scenic route that begins at..

The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run is a challenging race held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, as part of the NH Highland Games & Festival. Participants tackle a course featuring an elevation gain of 800 feet across various terrains, including dirt trails and ski roads. Each runner receives a race shirt, a c..

The Vermont 50 Ultra Run is an annual event held in West Windsor, Vermont, featuring a variety of races including a 50-mile ultra run, a 50K run, and several mountain biking options. Established in 1993, the event supports Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, promoting confidence and independence for in..

Bubba's Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event held in Center Conway, NH, featuring the Last Person Standing format. Participants tackle a challenging 3.5-mile loop course that includes forest trails, snowmobile paths, and logging roads, with an elevation gain of approximately 250 feet per lap...

The Devil's Den Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Bradford, Vermont, featuring a challenging 6.4-mile loop course on Wright's Mountain. Participants can choose from three race lengths: a 30-hour, a 12-hour, or a 6-mile race. The course offers a mix of terrain, from easy trails to st..

The Land of Light 100k is a unique running and cycling event taking place in Norway, ME, featuring a challenging course that combines 25k of running and 75k of cycling across six different trail systems. Participants can compete solo or in relay teams, with the race designed to promote local non-pro..

The Trapp Lodge Mountain Marathon is a challenging trail running event held in the picturesque Green Mountains of Vermont, specifically at the Trapp Family Lodge. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a full marathon, both featuring a mix of winding single track and rugged dirt trails,..

The Randolph Ramble is a challenging 10-kilometer trail race set in the scenic Great North Woods of Randolph, New Hampshire, located at the base of the Northern Presidentials. This self-supported race emphasizes participants' self-sufficiency, as there are no aid stations along the course. Runners a..

The Hills Are Alive Cross Country Race is a 5K event held at Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton, Vermont. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, the race features the scenic Laura’s Tears trail and is open to participants aged 12 and older, with younger runners needing to be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-reg..

The Blackout 5k/10k is an exciting mountain race held at Cranmore Resort in North Conway, NH. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, this event features both 5k and 10k courses that traverse a mix of access roads and ski trails, illuminated by reflective flagging and LED lanterns. Participants are required..

The Krampuslauf is a unique running event held at the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, NH, featuring 5K, 10K, and a challenging 9-hour endurance race. Participants will navigate scenic mountain trails, starting at the ski lodge and tackling both Holt's and Winslow sides of the mountain. Runners can earn me..