Trail Running calendar near Meredith 2026-2027

Big Brad Ultras at Bradbury Mountain State Park offers 25K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile single track loop. The course features technical terrain, multiple aid stations, drop bag access, and significant elevation gain.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

A three-day Scottish heritage festival at Loon Mountain Resort in mid September featuring music, Highland Dance, heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, seminars and family programming.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Killington Ski Resort on Sep 19 to 20, 2026, with Sprint, Beast, Ultra and kids races across steep off trail mountain terrain.

An unmarked trail event on Kilkenny Ridge in Stark, New Hampshire, offering 50 mile, 25 mile and 25K courses with significant elevation gain, backcountry aid stations, required mandatory gear, and navigation using GPS tracks.

Experience the summit of Mount Agamenticus with a 5K or 1 mile trail race. Support local conservation efforts while running or hiking through Maine trails and participate in a raffle for all entrants.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

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 trail event in Arundel, Maine on September 26, 2026 featuring 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through the ACT and Eastern Trails. All entrants receive a medal and a t shirt, and there is a free kids bike race.

Experience an endurance tradition at Mt. Ascutney featuring 50 mile and 50 km ultra runs, mountain bike races, and team relays. This scenic event supports Vermont Adaptive and includes fun races for kids.

Trail ultrarunning at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, ME on September 27, 2026. The course is a roughly five mile loop on dirt roads and forest trails with bridges, stairs, and roots, offered in 10, 30, and 50 mile formats plus relays.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain featuring steep ridge climbs, technical single track, one aid station, postrace food truck and beer for 21 and older, with proceeds supporting the Loon Echo Land Trust.

Run for Nature in Lowell features a 10K trail run, a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile kids run at Shedd Park, with educational activities and proceeds supporting local conservation and environmental education.

A virtual 55K challenge linked to the Great Bay 5K in Stratham, New Hampshire. Complete 55 kilometers in one day or between October 1 and October 24, 2026; registration includes a shirt if ordered by October 1 and a bib with a beer or cider..

Last person standing trail running on October 3, 2026 in Center Conway, New Hampshire. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile loop with about 250 feet of climb per lap; camping and weekend meals are available.

A 25K trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026, with proceeds to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is limited to 100 entrants and includes a shirt if registered by September 5.

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.