Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

A weekend trail running event in Brownsville Vermont offering a 5 mile Yellow Loop plus timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on technical singletrack and ski run terrain. Camping at Ragnar Village and on-site amenities are available.

A backyard ultra on Portlands Back Cove Trail where runners complete about 4.17 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. The mostly flat gravel course runs along a tidal estuary and includes staffed and unstaffed aid stations.

A seasonal trail race at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center on July 11 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km plus backcountry courses through forest and a Hogback Mountain viewpoint, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.

A looped trail 50K at Spaulding Academy in Northfield, NH featuring five 10K technical loops, about 32 miles and 4,000 feet of gain. Ten hour race limit, cupless format, and support for Spaulding Academy & Family Services.

The 46th annual Bear Swamp Run is held July 11, 2026 in Middlesex, Vermont, featuring a 5.7 miles course from Rumney Memorial School. Age-group and gender divisions are included, with awards for overall and age-category top finishers.

A roughly six-mile uphill trail race to Loon Mountain’s North Peak with about 3,066 ft of climb, very steep sections including the one-kilometer Upper Walking Boss, two fluid stations, and over $20,000 in prize money.

A July ultramarathon in Vermont offering 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, featuring 17,000 feet of climbing over country roads and forested trails. Proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport and a concurrent horse race accompanies the..

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

A 12-hour loop event in Lawrence Woods within the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford, MA. The course is an approximately five mile loop with a minimal aid station; participants commonly set up personal spots near the start and aid are..

A memorial endurance event in Corinth, Vermont featuring Last Man Standing running, Last Rucker Standing with weighted packs, and an Honor Lap. Repeated 1 mile loops with significant climbing determine the last competitor standing.

Two trail race options in Chatham, NH that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges and steep climbs. Runners must carry mandatory mountain gear and meet experience qualifications.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

Scribners Mill 5k is a trail race in Harrison, Maine that follows woods and river views through the Crooked River Forest. Part of the Loon Echo Race Series, proceeds support Loon Echo Land Trust.

A trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 offering separate 5 km categories for adults, youth, and kids. Online registration is available and participants can add donations or purchase merchandise to support the Rotary Club of..

A three day 75 mile stage race around Lake Sunapee with about 15,500 feet of gain and a separate 50K of roughly 33 miles and 6,300 feet. Overnight camping, limited aid stations, and a $35,000 prize purse.

Trail races near Middlebury, Vermont offering a 14‑mile and a 36‑mile mountain single track route that climbs Mount Moosalamoo with views of Lake Dunmore.

A 12 km trail race on August 1, 2026 in Hanover, NH, using Oak Hill XC and Trescott Trails with 1,446 ft of climbing. The event offers pre-registration and race-day entry with course support and timing services.

A community fundraising event in Groton, MA featuring a three-person, 8.4 mile relay across cattle trails and Gibbet Hill, youth races and family activities, with barbecue, music, and proceeds supporting local charities.

The event is cancelled. It had been planned as a 10K ruck obstacle course at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, featuring The Crucible with 20+ obstacles and prize rules requiring participants to ruck the full course with a pack.

A 6 hour or 12 hour fat-ass trail event on a 1.8 mile loop near Chester town park, with 280 feet of climb per loop. Basic aid and food are provided and proceeds benefit local recreation and recovery organizations.