Trail Running calendar near Gorham 2026-2027

A women only 5K obstacle mud run with 18+ obstacles at Hemond's MX & Offroad Park in Minot, Maine on June 28, 2026. Open to females aged seven and up who may run, jog, or walk the course.

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 family oriented 5k on July 4 in Tamworth that begins at historic Ordination Rock, tours village streets and museum trails, includes a bandana, ice cream and a bib raffle, and supports the Tamworth Outing Club.

A backyard ultra on Portland's Back Cove Trail featuring repeated 4.16 mile loops along a tidal estuary. Two aid stations, on site personnel, free adjacent parking, and volunteer support are provided; refunds are restricted.

A looped trail ultramarathon in Northfield, NH on July 11, 2026, the Spaulding Woods 50K runs five 10K singletrack loops with aid stations, a ten hour finish limit, and an eight hour cutoff to start the final loop.

The 46th annual Bear Swamp Run is held July 11, 2026 in Middlesex, Vermont, featuring a 5.7 miles course from Rumney Memorial School. Age-group and gender divisions are included, with awards for overall and age-category top finishers.

A summit mountain trail race at Loon Mountain of about six miles with roughly 3,000 feet of gain, including a steep 1 km section up to 40 percent. The event is part of the USATF-NE circuit and offers over $20,000 in cash prizes.

A 9 mile two lap trail race on Bradbury Mountain featuring hilly, technical single track and classic Maine rocks and roots. The field is limited to 160 runners and the race has a 3 hour cutoff.

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

Trail races on ZEC Louise Gosford trails along the Canada United States border. Multiple distances from 1 km up to about 80 km, including a flagship route with 4278 m of elevation gain and options for solo or three person teams.

Tough Mountain Challenge is a 5K obstacle race at Sunday River in Newry, Maine on July 25, 2026. The course features mud, water, walls and woods and the weekend includes a slopeside music party and lodging discounts.

An endurance event in Corinth, VT honoring KIA Marines with Last Runner Standing, Last Rucker Standing, and an Honor Lap. Competitors repeat 1 mile loops with 300 feet of climb until one person remains; ruckers carry required pack weights.

Two trail race options in Chatham, NH that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges and steep climbs. Runners must carry mandatory mountain gear and meet experience qualifications.

A set of 5K trail run and virtual options at Stowe Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026. Registration includes a food and beverage ticket and proceeds support the EpicPromise nonprofit.

A 5K trail race around Barre's historical granite quarries on wooded double and single track trails, with rocky and rooty terrain. Walkers and families are welcome; registration dates and age based fees apply.

A 5 km trail race at Scribner's Mill on the Crooked River in Harrison, Maine. Pine-lined singletrack and river views, with proceeds supporting Loon Echo Land Trust.

A multi-day 75-mile stage race and a point-to-point 50K on the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway featuring technical single-track, significant elevation gain, on-course aid stations and transported overnight gear, plus a $35,000 prize purse..

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.

KCT Trail Fest 2026 in Kennebunkport, ME offers a 5k walk or run and a 10k run on August 9, 2026, with courses on local trails and a finish-area gathering that includes music, a beer tent, food and family games.