Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

Celebrate spring in the Adirondacks with a scenic half marathon or a family friendly 5k trail race. Support local healthcare while following a historic route from Keene Valley to Elizabethtown.

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.

On May 2-3, 2026 White Lake Ultras run at White Lake State Park in Tamworth NH. Runners complete a slightly technical 2 mile single track loop with a short beach section and choose from 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats.

A free trail running event at Catamount Outdoor Family Center with a 3-mile in-person race and a weekend virtual 3-mile option, held in memory of a UVM student and Army ROTC cadet. T-shirt sales support a memorial fund.

A trail half marathon in Gorham, NH that runs mostly on singletrack through the Coös Trails Network and starts and finishes at Big Day Brewing. Proceeds support Coös Cycling Club stewardship and aid stations are planned.

This 6-mile mountain race tackles steep trails and muddy terrain at Cochran's Ski Area. After the run, enjoy pancakes and watch the free kids' race. It's the opener for the USATF-New England Mountain Running Series.

A four race 5 km trail series at Cole's Woods in Glens Falls across Tuesdays in May, with a 20 km challenge for those who complete all four events. Entry fees, T shirt allocation, awards and proceeds benefiting the Glens Falls Youth Center..

Trail event in Pittsfield, Vermont, May 6 to 9, 2026, offering distances from 10 miles to 200 miles through the Green Mountain National Forest. Team entries can secure the same start time and service member discounts are available.

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 Concord’s Winant Park Trails with two distances on singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic-style paths; proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers and day-of-entry is available.

Explore the scenic trails of Whitaker Woods in North Conway with a chip timed 5K or a one mile fun run. This community event supports local health services while offering a mix of flat loops and gradual wooded climbs.

A community 5 km run and walk on May 9, 2026 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, with a course across campus and nearby cross-country trails. Proceeds support the Pinkerton Fund to benefit students.

A 5K trail run in Hanover New Hampshire held on Mother’s Day, featuring packed trails, open fields and mellow single track. Pre registration is online only and race day registration is available with different fees by age group.

Join this weekly trail running series at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center featuring distances from 5k to 10k. There are special categories for children and water stations available on site for all runners.

A spring running and walking series with timed check in, varying courses, and three distance options. Online registration is free and one-time day passes are available on site; dogs on leash are welcome.

The Free Spirit 50K is a scenic ultra on the dirt roads of Leyden, Massachusetts. The route passes historic farms, forests, and a vintage covered bridge, offering a classic New England countryside experience.

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

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Manchester, NH to Mount Monadnock with about 6000+ feet of gain over road, dirt road and trail. GPX only navigation, limited to 125 runners, with aid stations about every 10 miles.

Wason Pond Wrangler is a family friendly obstacle course trail race around Wason Pond in Chester, New Hampshire with a *5K* route and more than ten obstacles. The event raises funds for local nonprofits and welcomes individuals and teams.

Frost Heave is an approximately 13.1-mile trail race around Jericho State Park now open to trail runners as well as mountain bikers. The event raises funds for the Coös Cycling Club and features muddy terrain, on-course aid, and post-race f..