Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A mountain ascent race alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway offering a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip over exposed alpine terrain.

An obstacle course weekend at Killington Ski Resort on Sep 19 to 20, 2026 featuring Sprint, Beast, Ultra and kids races with spectator access.

Kilkenny Ridge Race in Stark New Hampshire offers 50 mile, 25 mile and 25K courses on unmarked ridge trails with remote backcountry aid.

A community 5K trail race in Hooksett that runs from Heads Pond trail through wooded conservation land to the Hooksett Public Library. A separate 0.5 mile kids fun run is available and proceeds support local youth programs.

A trail-based 5K run/walk and a 3K walking route at Mine Falls Park supporting Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, with a $30 registration and a 2026 event T-shirt for early registrants.

A community 5K in Jaffrey, NH offering a woods trail and a rail trail out and back. Proceeds support the volunteer Jaffrey Firefighters Company and equipment needs of the Jaffrey Fire Department.

A scenic 5K and 2 Mile Fun Run Walk at Crown Point State Historic Site on September 19, 2026, featuring trails, roads, and fields and raising awareness about online safety through a collaboration with prevention partners.

An 18 mile out and back trail race from Windblown Ski Area in New Ipswich NH to Watatic Mountain in Ashburnham MA with steep technical terrain and a three hour turnaround cutoff.

TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run in Middlebury, Vermont supporting the Trail Around Middlebury. Events range from a full 19 mile route around the village to shorter trail races and a family friendly two mile run.

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

Pair up for a three hour endurance relay on a two mile loop of trails and fields. Alternate laps with your partner to accumulate the maximum distance possible in this team based challenge.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A one lap up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire on September 20, 2026, part of the USATF-New England Mountain Racing Circuit. The course uses grassy ski slopes and gravel service roads and includes three aid stations..

A fall trail race at Merck Forest and Farmland Center featuring an approximately 8.5 mile loop with about 1,800 feet of climbing and two aid stations. A separate 0.75 mile kids loop circles the farm and allows parent participation.

A one-day mountain challenge covering five peaks around Westmore, Vermont, with a full route of 26 miles and about 6,142 feet of gain. The course has staffed water and aid stations, limited entry to protect trails, and on-campus camping.

A multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park offering swim, bike and run options for people who identify as women. Choose an individual triathlon, two sport combo, single sport or a relay team in a non competitive setting.

Trail based 5K obstacle race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026 featuring 12 or more beginner and intermediate obstacles and limited to 200 participants.

Mountain bike and ultra-run event at Ascutney Outdoors near West Windsor VT with 50 mile and 50K options, relays and kids races, benefits Vermont Adaptive.

Bike, run, or walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville, Vermont. Proceeds support services for healthy aging in Central Vermont including groceries, emergency fuel, prescription assistance, and exercise classes.

A 3.1-mile race at Shelburne Farms on 09/27/2026 with a course that mixes gravel paths (not loose), wooded trails, fields and dirt roads. Field limited to 200 racers; registration through Racevermont.com includes a finishers medal.