Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

Experience the scenic beauty of the Crooked River Forest in Harrison Maine with this 5k trail race. Run through red pines and past a historic sawmill to support local land conservation efforts.

A three-day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering 75 miles with ~15,500 ft gain, plus a 50k option. The format includes overnight camping, organizer gear transport, stocked aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a $30,000 prize purse.

Trail races in Goshen Vermont offer 36 mile and 14 mile options on mountain single track with significant climbing and views from Mount Moosalamoo. The event is family friendly and runs largely inside the Green Mountain National Forest.

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.

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.

The 5K Race to the Ledges will take place in Concord on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trust Trail Fest offers 5k and 10k races on forest trails at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust headquarters, followed by music, food, a beer tent and family activities. Proceeds support the Trust in Education programs.

Test your endurance in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with distances ranging from 20 to 100 miles. Navigate technical trails and significant elevation gains in this rugged mountain event starting from Waterville Valley.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops offer 13M, marathon and 50K options with two aid stations and a well marked course. The event supports local trails and requires a minimum participant donation with proof.

Experience a scenic trail run through Vineyard Hill Reservation and Bradley Palmer State Park. Choose between 5 km and 10 km distances on a rolling course featuring wide trails and the open landscapes of Shaw Field.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Trail races in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire with multiple distances including a 50K with 7,700 feet of climbing around nearby 4,000 foot peaks. Courses start and finish at Town Square and the event is cupless.

Experience the largest climb in GBF history at Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Choose between ten and twenty mile routes while carrying a twenty pound load through significant elevation gains.

A scenic 10 km trail loop in Perkinsville Vermont that passes three dams and includes a low river crossing with a rope and lifeguard. Post-run refreshments and a nearby swimming hole are available at the finish.

Experience technical trail running through ancient pine forests and apple orchards at Five Fields Farm. Choose between a rugged 10k or a multi lap 50k ultra to support local land conservation in Maine.

Traverse the scenic ski slopes and forest trails of Wachusett Mountain in this timed event featuring loops from 7 to 28 miles. Earn a finisher medal within 10 hours and enjoy a post trek party at the mountain base.

Test your endurance at Pineland Farms in Maine with this backyard ultra trail race. Run a 4.2 mile loop through pristine wooded trails and see how many laps you can complete in this last person standing format.

Join the Trail Animals Fall Classic at Great Brook Farm for scenic trails and distances from youth fun runs to 50 mile ultras. Community vibe, limited spots, and on course aid make this a favorite, so bring your own hydration and register e..

Experience a flat and non technical trail race at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham Maine. Choose between 50k 25k or 10k distances consisting of multiple loops around the scenic farm property.