Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Experience the Bobcat Ridge 25K trail race at the Edwin L Smith Preserve in Maine. This event features a limited field of 100 runners and supports the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.

Run the winding single lane trails of Groton Town Forest with a choice of 9.5 mile or 3.4 mile courses featuring roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 250 runners, this community race supports Groton trail maintenance and finishes wit..

Experience the seasonal scenery of New Hampshire at the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Race. Choose between a fast 5K or a 10K with elevation gain to support local community programs.

The Mile for Mentoring will take place in Gilford on Sunday 4 October 2026.

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.

Devil's Den Ultra in Bradford, Vermont on Oct 10 to 11 2026 uses a 10K loop on Wrights Mountain and offers 30 hour, 12 hour and 10K options. Entries are capped at 100 and finishers receive tarot style awards.

Join the 20th Wayland / HFC Striders Cross Country Festival on October 11, 2026, featuring youth 3K races and open 5K events that support Wayland High School cross country and track. Presented by Middlesex Savings Bank with awards and commu..

Vulcan's Fury Trail Race at Pawtuckaway State Park offers a half marathon and a 5 Miler over technical trails with boulder fields, switchbacks, stream crossings and a rocky ridge called the Devil's Staircase. Three aid stations support runn..

Experience New Hampshire’s original 30 hour ultramarathon on the historic Granite Town Rail Trail. Choose from multiple distances and relay options in this flat and fast Halloween themed fundraiser for local trail conservation.

The Cranmore Mountain Race is a classic two lap mountain run in New Hampshire. Runners tackle ski slopes and trails for a share of $7500 in prizes. This historic event is part of the USATF New England Mountain Circuit.

A six-hour weighted lap race on the WWII Veterans Memorial Trail in Mansfield, MA, where distance is multiplied by the weight carried to score "Kz" pound-miles; competitors may change weight each lap and aim for the highest total.

Trail race at East Windham Conservation Area offering a five loop 50k and a single loop 10k. The course uses Purple Red and Blue trails with two aid stations per loop and about 900 feet of climb per lap.

Join a community trail race through the diverse terrain of Wompatuck State Park. Choose between a ten mile loop or a 50K distance on a course featuring rail trails and single track paths.

Run a scenic autumn 5k trail through Wrentham conservation land and a working farm. This cup-less race supports local agriculture and includes family Halloween fun. It's the final event of the Farm to Trail 5K Series.

Tackle a unique mountain course that goes up and down four times over 4.9 miles. The event offers prize money, age group awards, and benefits the Keene Community Kitchen. Early registration includes a t-shirt.

This fall trail run takes place at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA, featuring four scenic distances through farm and woodland trails. Post-race cider donuts and family activities like pumpkin painting add to the farm atmosphere. It's part of the..

Discover the beauty of Emmons Preserve at a community event featuring trail races and family activities. Enjoy music and local treats while supporting holistic education through a variety of distances for runners and walkers.

Experience an obstacle course race inside the historic Fenway Park stadium. This event features a 5K course with 20 obstacles and dedicated races for children through the iconic home of the Boston Red Sox.

The Hamsterwheel in New Boston NH is a multi hour timed ultrarun with 6 12 24 and 30 hour options on a 4.0 mile loop along the New Boston Rail Trail and around the fairgrounds. Central aid and chip timing support lap tracking.

Experience a classic New England trail event at Willowdale State Forest featuring multiple distances from 10K to 100K. Run through rolling terrain on a course celebrated for its community spirit and long history.