Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

A community 5K in Jaffrey, NH offering a woods trail and a rail trail out and back. Proceeds support the volunteer Jaffrey Firefighters Company and equipment needs of the Jaffrey Fire Department.

An 18 mile out and back trail race in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, climbing toward Watatic Mountain Reservation with technical, rugged single-track terrain. Registration opens June 15 2026 and the fee is $55.

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A one lap up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire on September 20, 2026, part of the USATF-New England Mountain Racing Circuit. The course uses grassy ski slopes and gravel service roads and includes three aid stations..

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Carter & Stevens Farm in Barre, MA on September 20, 2026. The course has 18+ obstacles, welcomes participants ages seven and up, and emphasizes teamwork over competition.

Trail races through Arundel on September 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the ACT Multi Purpose Trail and Eastern Trail, with medals, shirts, live music and food.

A multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park offering swim, bike and run options for people who identify as women. Choose an individual triathlon, two sport combo, single sport or a relay team in a non competitive setting.

A trail-based 5K obstacle course at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026, featuring 12+ beginner to intermediate obstacles. Entry is limited to 200 participants, costs $40, and early registrants receive a race shirt and finisher medal.

A weekend of mountain bike and ultra running at Ascutney Outdoors near West Windsor offering 50 mile and 50 km races, relay options, and kids fun races. Proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive and event information includes aid stations and campi..

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine on Sep 27, 2026. The course features technical single track, steep climbs, one aid station, mandatory mountain safety gear, and post race food, beer and live music.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

A community run at Shedd Park on September 27, 2026, featuring a 5K run or walk, a 10K trail run, and a 1 mile kids fun run to support local conservation and education programs.

Trail races on Paine Mountain in Northfield, VT include a 7.5 mile summit race, a 6K Anchor Challenge, and free youth races. The event raises funds for the Northfield Town Forest and the Norwich University cross country program.

A last person standing trail ultra on a 3.5 mile forest loop in Center Conway, NH, open to all ages and abilities. The event includes a minimal midway aid station, camping option Friday, food on Saturday, awards and participant swag.

A 25K trail race through the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and limited registration.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

Trail running at Tibbetts Field in Madbury includes a 5K and a 1 mile fun run over natural terrain through Powder Major Forest, with proceeds supporting youth recreation scholarships.