Trail Running calendar near Henniker 2025-2026

Join the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge in Melrose for a festive 3.5 mile cross country race or 2 mile walk on the Mount Hood golf course. Enjoy nutcracker trophies, pasta lunch and fundraising for local families and Melrose High XC.

Join a friendly, informal 5 to 10k run or snowshoe on a roughly 10k course with loaner snowshoes available. Bring a spare pair to share, enjoy light refreshments, and team up for bragging rights and a shared baked treat.

Tackle the TARCtic Frozen Yeti at Hale Education in Westwood MA on Feb 7 and 8 2026 with a 30 hour challenge or a 15 mile looped race. Expect well marked winter trails, regular aid and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Run scenic singletrack loops around ponds and woodlands at Hale Education in Westwood, with a 6 hour endurance option or a 3.5 mile loop. Bring your own bottle for this cupless event and enjoy a laid back aid station at the start.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

The Merrimack River Trail Race is a USATF-sanctioned 10-mile out-and-back trail run held in Andover, Massachusetts, starting from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel parking lot. The course features water stations at miles 2, 4, and 8, with a mi..

Runamuck 50K is a rugged trail ultramarathon around South Pomfret, Vermont, weaving hilly dirt roads and scenic backcountry. Expect changeable weather and a true test of endurance on this challenging 50K course.

Run the TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest on April 26, 2025, choosing distances from 10K to 50K plus a free youth fun run. Enjoy a smooth, relatively flat looped trail with one aid station offering vegan friendly options.

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

TARC Wapack and Back is a rugged trail race along the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical rocky singletrack, big climbs and limited entries so register early for a backcountry challenge.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

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

Take on the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene NH on May 23, with a 12.5k loop you can repeat for 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K or 50K. Expect technical single track, rocks, roots and stream crossings, aid stops and DHTR drumstick awards.

Experience the 9th annual Wildcat 5K Trail Run, Walk and Wag on May 30, 2026 in Boxford, a scenic 5K around Stiles Pond through Wildcat State Forest. Runners, walkers and their dogs will enjoy trails, prizes and a festive post race celebrat..

Tackle the iconic Chocorua Mountain Race, a rugged 23 km climb to the summit on technical singletrack in the White Mountain National Forest. Limited to 250 runners, this challenging course rewards strong mountain runners with spectacular vi..

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

Explore scenic trails south of Sebago Lake at the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish, Maine on June 13, 2026. Choose a timed endurance Dawn to Dusk challenge, a 10K or a kids run while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.

Explore rugged singletrack and an old railroad bed on a tough 5 mile loop at the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and runners can repeat loops for up to six hours.