Trail Running calendar near New London 2026-2027

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.

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.

An 8.5 mile loop at Merck Forest with about 1,800 feet of climbing, two aid stations, and a 0.75 mile kids loop around the farm. Packet pick-up is available in Manchester and at the Sap House start area.

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 traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

A community trail festival in Arundel, Maine offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on the ACT and Eastern Trail, with participant shirts and medals, a free kids' bike race, live music, and food.

An inclusive multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park on 09/26/2026 offering a 0.4 mile swim, 5.5 mile trail bike and 3 mile run in single sport, two sport, relay or full triathlon formats. No chip timing; safety gear is required.

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 weekend of endurance mountain biking and trail ultrarunning at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor Vermont, offering 50 mile and 50 km solo races, multiple relay formats, and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine on September 27, 2026. The route includes steep climbs, technical single track, one aid station, and a postrace gathering with food, beer for 21 plus, and live music.

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.

A community run at Shedd Park featuring a 5K, a 10K trail run, and a 1-mile kids fun run, with educational displays and proceeds supporting LP&CT's conservation and education programs.

The 4th annual Paine Mountain races in Northfield Vermont on September 27, 2026 include the Anchor Challenge 6k, a 7.5 mile summit race and free youth races. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich cross country program.

An ultramarathon in Center Conway NH using the Last Person Standing format on a 3.5 mile loop of forest singletrack, trails, fields, and logging roads with about 250 feet of gain per lap. Camping is available the night before.

A 25 kilometer trail race at the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport on October 3, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Registration is capped at 100 and a shirt-included cutoff is on September 5.

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.