Trail Running calendar near Gorham 2026-2027

A mountain footrace beside the Mount Washington Cog Railway offering a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip, steep grades and boulder fields, and highly variable summit weather.

Trail races at Trapp Family Lodge near Mount Mansfield offering 25k and 50k loop courses with about 2500 feet gain per 25k loop, three aid stations, a cup free policy, and a nine hour limit for the 50k.

A timed six hour endurance event on a flat four mile loop in Poland, Maine. Runners and walkers may complete unlimited loops and recorded mileage earns recognition.

A timed 5K loop through woods and fields at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center on June 20, 2026. Bibs, water, snacks, and family activities are provided and a $15 registration supports community building and programming.

Trail event at Owl's Head in Mansonville on June 20 2026 offering 1, 5, 10 and 21 km courses. Marked and timed routes with water points and a 3 dollar donation per registration to Fondation Christian Vachon.

A trail 5 km race at Libby Hill Forest Trails in Gray, ME on June 21, 2026. Online registration is $15 through June 19, race day registration is $20 and students enter free. Proceeds support trail maintenance and door prize drawings are pla..

Mansfield Uphill is a 1.7-mile uphill race at Stowe Mountain Resort on June 21 and October 18, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Mansfield Nordic Pro Team. The field is limited, prizes are awarded at Midway Lodge, and a team Q&A follows.

A community trail event in Freeport, Maine on June 21, 2026 featuring a 5K loop through the school property plus a one mile kids run, part of Faith Fest with free registration from May 20 to June 21.

Weeknight trail race series near Portland, Maine with small fields, courses of about 5K to 6.5 miles, partnerships with local land trusts, and series standings for runners who complete three or more events.

UltraTrax Cranmore is a single day endurance walk in North Conway where participants choose 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles to complete within 10 hours. Options include carrying 10, 20 or 35 pounds and earning a Grey Wolf medal at higher levels.

Team-based charity challenge in Bristol, NH on June 27, 2026 where teams of 6 to 12 complete Special Forces style stations at Recruit or Operator levels while fundraising supports veterans and first responders.

Second annual Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest in Portland on June 28 2026 offers three trail events plus a post event celebration with music, food trucks and local beer. Proceeds support Portland Trails and the Bicycle Coaliti..

Muddy Princess Maine is a 5K obstacle mud run at Hemond's MX & Offroad Park in Minot, ME on June 28, 2026. The event supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation and includes medals, digital photos, hydration and rinse stations.

A Fourth of July run/walk in Newport and Derby, VT, on gravel paths and wooded trails with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon; a portion of fees supports NAMI Vermont and ice cream follows the event.

A community 5K in Tamworth on July 4, 2026 that runs from Ordination Rock to Kenneth Brett School over village streets and trails. Entry includes a commemorative gift, ice cream, and a bib raffle while youth under 18 run free.

Back Cove Backyard Ultra on July 11, 2026 has runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop on Portland's Back Cove Trail every hour for up to 24 hours, with staffed and unstaffed aid stations, drop-bag support, and porta potties on course.

A 50K made of five 10K loops on technical forest singletrack near Northfield, New Hampshire. The limited field and looped format bring runners back to aid and the start area each lap while navigating rocks, roots, and steady elevation chang..

A 5.7 mile loop on mostly dirt roads with a 450 ft climb in the first three miles and a gradual descent, held July 11, 2026 at Rumney Memorial School in Middlesex, VT.

An uphill mountain trail race to Loon Mountain North Peak in Lincoln, New Hampshire, roughly 6.03 miles with about 3,066 ft of gain and sections up to a 40 percent grade, featuring over $20,000 in prize money.

A *9 miles* two-lap trail race at Bradbury Mountain State Park featuring hilly, technical single-track, a three-hour cutoff, a 160-runner cap, and organization by the nonprofit Trail Monster Running as part of a multi-race series.