Trail Running calendar near Henniker 2026-2027

An 8.5 mile trail loop at Merck Forest in Rupert, Vermont with about 1,800 ft of climbing, two aid stations, and a separate 0.75 mile kids loop. Field limits apply and all proceeds support Merck Forest & Farmland Center.

Trail races on maintained local trails in Arundel, ME offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options, plus a kid's bike race, participant medals and shirts, live music and food.

A noncompetitive multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park on 2026-09-26 offering swim, trail bike, and trail run options for people who identify as women, with required safety gear and mixed-terrain courses.

A trail based 5K obstacle course race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026, featuring 12 or more beginner to intermediate obstacles. Entry is limited to 200 participants and the fee is $40.

A trail event at Ascutney Outdoors offering 50 mile and 50K ultra runs, team relays, mountain bike races and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive and registration details are published for the 2026 race weekend.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

Run for Nature in Lowell on September 27, 2026 features a 10K trail run, a 5K run or walk and a kids one mile fun run, with marked trails and community activities supporting local conservation and education.

Fourth annual Paine Mountain Trail Races feature a technical Anchor Challenge 6k and a 7.5 mile summit course, plus free youth races. The event raises funds for the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich University cross country program.

A last person standing trail event in Center Conway, New Hampshire on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile forest loop with minimal aid, camping options, food and event swag.

A 25 kilometer trail race through the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and registration is limited to 100 entrants.

The BLS Wolfpack 5K Cross Country Run or Walk will take place in Columbia Point, Boston on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

A one-mile community event in Gilford, New Hampshire on October 4, 2026, with categories for adults, youth, and children and a complimentary shirt for those who register before September 16.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

A trail event on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, VT, offering 30-hour, 12-hour and 10K options on a mixed-terrain 10K loop, limited to 100 runners and featuring themed tarot-card awards and milestone prizes.

On October 11, 2026 the HFC Striders Cross Country Festival returns to Wayland for its 20th running, featuring 3K youth races across age groups and two 5K open races, with awards and proceeds benefiting Wayland High School.

A rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park featuring technical terrain, boulders, streams and a rocky climb. It offers a half marathon and a 5 mile option and lists $7500 in prize money for 2026.