Trail Running calendar near Gilford 2026-2027

Join the Millstone Madness Snowshoe Race on Feb 7 in Websterville VT for a scenic 3 mile loop around old granite quarries on single and double track trails. Snowshoes are required; enjoy friendly competition, prizes, warming fire and raffle..

A snowshoe festival on February 14, 2026 at Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway, Maine, using groomed Nordic ski trails and offering free on-site snowshoe rentals. Distances available are 2k, 5k and 10k run or walk options.

Join Bradbury Mountain Winter Roulette on Sunday February 15 2026 for an unpredictable winter trail challenge of about 5 miles. Course and gear change with weather so expect deep snow, icy pack or bare trails and check for final details.

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

Join the Merrimack River 10 miles on April 11 for a USATF sanctioned out and back trail race starting behind the DoubleTree in Andover. Enjoy water stops, post race bagels and a raffle while supporting local trail maintenance.

Runamuck 50K is a rugged trail ultramarathon around South Pomfret, Vermont, weaving hilly dirt roads and scenic backcountry. Expect changeable weather and a true test of endurance on this challenging 50K course.

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

TARC Wapack and Back in Ashburnham MA features 21.5, 43 and 50 mile out and back runs on the classic Wapack Trail. Rugged rocky singletrack, big climbs and sweeping views, plus aid stations and headlamp requirements for longer distances.

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..

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

The Bethel Rotary 5k will take place in Bethel on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Tackle rugged single track and jeep roads in Keene, NH at the Drummer Hill Trail Races on May 23, 2026. Complete one to four 12.5k laps to choose your distance, enjoy aid stations and earn a drumstick finisher award.

Join a lively multi day trail running festival at Pineland Farms on May 23 and 24, 2026, with races from 5k to 100k plus live music, food and a beer garden. Spectators welcome and camping is available for weekend racers.

Hit the trails at the Wildcat 5K Trail Run Walk Wag in Boxford on May 30, 2026, for a scenic 5K through Wildcat State Forest with pond views and separate courses for runners and walkers. Enjoy post race treats, swag, and prizes for top fini..

The Chocorua Mountain Race will take place in Chocorua on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

A two lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee of about 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of gain, hosting the 2026 USATF Classic Mountain and Collegiate National Championships with a $30,000 prize purse.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

Explore the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish ME, with a scenic 10K, Dawn to Dusk challenge and a kids' fun run around Sebago Lake. Tackle technical single track and marked loops while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.