Trail Running calendar near Newbury 2026-2027

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

Trail races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026, featuring 10K, 5K and a one-mile non-timed color run; net proceeds support Salisbury Parks and Recreation. Shirts, awards, post-race snacks and music are included.

This USATF-sanctioned 10-mile trail race runs along the Merrimack River in Andover, MA. The event features unique homemade prizes and awards, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance. Post-race refreshments and a raffle add to the c..

The Runamuck 50k will take place in Pomfret on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

A trail race at Jericho Town Forest (Weston, MA) on April 25, 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon, and 50K options on a marked 10K loop, cupless aid station, strict cutoffs, and parking by volunteers.

A 12 mile out and back trail race on the Holyoke Ridge near Amherst MA featuring technical singletrack, over 3,500 feet of ascent, a 500 runner cap and a waitlist when full.

The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals will take place in Rye on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Big A 50K is a three-loop trail race on Mount Agamenticus with technical single track terrain and 5,787 feet of elevation gain. Shorter finish points are available and runners are expected to plan to finish within 10 hours.

A trail event at The Hartsbrook School in Hadley featuring a 5K Dandelion Dash and a 1 mile Mushroom Mile. Proceeds support school land stewardship and a virtual 5K option is offered.

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

A trail race on Winant Park Trails near downtown Concord with windy singletrack, switchbacks, and nordic type paths. Two distances are offered and proceeds benefit the Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers; day of event entry is avail..

A trail running event in Rollinsford, New Hampshire featuring a *5 Miler*, a *5K*, and a Canicross 5K with rail trail and single-track sections along the Salmon Falls River.

Run a scenic 50k on New England dirt roads. The course winds through forests and fields, featuring an 1870s covered bridge and 4,200 feet of elevation change. Registration closes a few days before the event.

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

Cross country 5K at Cole's Family Farm in Dayton on May 16, 2026 supporting the Southern Maine Young Marines. Options include a 1.25K fun run and a 5K ruck march; entry includes a patriotic t-shirt and participation medal.

Annual May trail races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail including a marathon, half marathon, 8K and a free kids Mo Mile, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance in Pittsfield and event perks for participants.

A series of rugged trail races in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 31, 2026 offering distances from 9 miles to 250 miles plus multi‑marathon and ultra challenges. Camping is available for a one time fee; the event is cup free and no refunds.

A lap-based trail race in Keene NH using a 12.5 km loop with options up to 50 km, technical wooded terrain, aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring personal hydration gear.

The Wildcat 5K Trail Run-Walk-Wag is a trail event on May 30, 2026, featuring separate courses for runners and walkers around Wildcat State Forest. Starting at Danvers YMCA Camp overlooking Stiles Pond, the event offers prizes, treats, and..

A scenic 2.5 mile off-road run or walk around Horn Pond paired with a festival at Ice House Park featuring food trucks, a DJ, raffles, kids activities, and over 25 local mental health and substance use providers.