Trail Running calendar near Gilford 2026-2027

The Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races feature a timed 10K, 5K, and a fun 1-mile color run in Salisbury, MA. This annual fundraiser for local parks draws a crowd of about 500 participants. Runners can enjoy trail courses, post-race refreshme..

This USATF-sanctioned 10-mile trail race runs along the Merrimack River in Andover, MA. The event features unique homemade prizes and awards, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Post-race refreshments and a raffle add to the c..

The Runamuck 50k returns to the hills of Vermont. This challenging 50K course starts and finishes at Saskadena Six, featuring 27 miles of rolling dirt roads. Be prepared for variable footing and classic New England spring weather.

The Mucker offers a choice of trail adventures in Hubbard Park, from a 5k hike or ruck to a 5k or 5-mile run. It's part of the Montpelier Mudfest weekend. A kids' obstacle course event runs concurrently on the State House lawn.

The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals will take place in Rye on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Big A 50K Trail Race is a challenging loop course on Mount Agamenticus with technical, rocky terrain and significant elevation. Participants can choose their distance, from 10 miles up to the full 50K. The event is free to register for,..

A half marathon on the singletrack trails of the Coös Trails Network in Gorham, NH. The grassroots event supports local trail maintenance and finishes at Big Day Brewing with a post-run voucher.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

A trail race on Winant Park Trails near downtown Concord with windy singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic type paths. Two distances are offered and proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers; day of event entry is avail..

Dixon's Revenge Trail Race offers a scenic run along the Salmon Falls River in Rollinsford, NH. Choose from a 5 Miler, 5K, or a Canicross 5K event to run with your dog. The loop courses mix rail trails and single-track paths for a varied tr..

The Whitaker Wander will take place in Conway on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Bethel Rotary 5K, a fun run supporting local after-school programs. Choose between a 5 km distance or a free 1 mile kids run, with options to participate in-person or virtually. All youth participants under 18 can join the 5K for f..

Cross country 5K at Cole's Family Farm in Dayton on May 16, 2026 supporting the Southern Maine Young Marines. Options include a 1.25K fun run and a 5K ruck march; entry includes a patriotic t-shirt and participation medal.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon from Manchester to Monadnock State Park, featuring over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. The course mixes roads, dirt roads, and trails, and requires GPX navigation. With limited spots, runners must plan..

The Trav's Trail Run will take place in Newburyport on Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Choose your own adventure at the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene, NH. Run a flexible number of 12.5k laps on technical, hilly trails, with distances from 12.5K to 50K. Aid stations and a cupless policy support your run through scenic wood..

A two day trail running festival at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine offering races from 5k to 100k, multi person 30 Hour teams, canicross events, a kids fun run, aid stations, live music, and on site camp spaces for 30 Hour racers.

Run or walk through the scenic Wildcat State Forest Trail in Boxford. This bird friendly event features separate courses for runners and walkers starting at the Danvers YMCA Camp overlooking Stiles Pond.

A scenic 2.5 mile off-road run or walk around Horn Pond paired with a festival at Ice House Park featuring food trucks, a DJ, raffles, kids activities, and over 25 local mental health and substance use providers.