Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A weekly trail race series in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories, bib pickup and on-course water refill. Events run rain or shine and follow a posted thunder and cancellation policy.

Waterville Valley trail races on August 29 2026 offering 50K, 23K, 4 mile and 1 mile events with aid stations, a cupless policy, and required gear for the ultra.

An inclusive trail festival at Northfield Mountain on August 29, 2026 that centers queer and trans runners and allies. It offers a 20k prediction race, an untimed 5k fun run or hike, and a Kid's Run with community-focused prizes.

A 10 km race at Power Dam Recreation Area in Perkinsville, VT on August 30, 2026, part of the Western NH Trail Running Series. Online registration closes August 28, 2026; youth entries are free and age-based fees apply.

Annual fundraiser sending runners, hikers and bikers up Mt. Mansfield on the 4.3 miles Mansfield Toll Road with 2,564 feet of ascent.

A weekly trail running race at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, offering 5 km and 2.5 km courses with adult and youth categories. Races run rain or shine and follow a clear thunder and bib policy.

A weekly fall trail running and walking series at Great Glen Trails in Gorham, NH from Sep 3 to Oct 8, 2026. Choose from 5 km, 3 km or 1.5 km courses; dogs on leash are welcome and one-time entries are available on-site.

A community 5K run and walk in Nashua, NH on September 5, 2026 with free registration for veterans and children, a fee for participants 13 and older, event shirts, donation options and volunteer opportunities. Use #nashua5k for photos.

A trail running weekend around Mirror Lake in West Newfield, Maine, with laps of about 3.6 to 3.8 miles through forest roads and singletrack. The weekend includes a Saturday gravel ride, onsite camping, youth runs, and a post ride gathering..

A lakeside trail run in Goshen, New Hampshire on September 5, 2026, with 3 mile and 5.7 mile courses, awards, swag, and a raffle. The longer distance awards points in the Western NH Trail Running Series.

A noncompetitive, unsupported trail event in Shelburne, NH offering five drop-bag logistics, Garmin inReach tracking, and organized transport for participants tackling the Whites route.

A GPX navigated trail ultramarathon and half marathon in Bear Brook State Park near Allenstown, NH, with minimal course markings and no disposable cups at aid stations.

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Thunder Run is a 5K trail race with more than 20 obstacles through woods and hills in Candia, New Hampshire on September 12, 2026. Organized by Raymond Area Rotary, 100% of proceeds support local and selected international projects.

Three community races at Springfield Dam include a free kids 0.5 mile, a 1 mile Maniac Mile for ages 10 and up, and a scenic 3.1 mile course with trails, food vendors, and family activities.

A trail race in Groton Forest hosted by Onion River Outdoors on September 12, 2026 offering 25K and 12K distances. Volunteers receive a free lunch, a neon orange ORO hat, and free entry to select future events.

Experience a fun inflatable obstacle course at Butterfield Park. This 1 mile run or walk supports 6th grade students at Fisher Hill School in reaching their educational trip goals through community participation.

A September mountain race at Echo Lake State Park offering a five mile course and a half marathon that climbs over 4,300 feet of vertical. Courses run on granite ledges and exposed ridges with remote aid stations.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offers 50k and 23k mountain trail ultraruns on Sunday 9/13/26. Aid stations provide LMNT, Tailwinds, and Untapped and proceeds support New Hampshire Special Olympics.