Trail Running calendar near Newbury 2025-2026

Join a friendly, informal 5 to 10k run or snowshoe on a roughly 10k course with loaner snowshoes available. Bring a spare pair to share, enjoy light refreshments, and team up for bragging rights and a shared baked treat.

Join the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races in Salisbury on April 4, 2026 for trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1 Mile Color Run. Enjoy custom tech shirts, post race music and snacks while supporting Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

Scenic 10 mile out and back trail run along the Merrimack River on April 11, 2026, part of the North Shore Trail Series. Post race bagels, snacks and prizes await and all net proceeds support Merrimack River Trail maintenance.

Runamuck 50K is a rugged trail ultramarathon around South Pomfret, Vermont, weaving hilly dirt roads and scenic backcountry. Expect changeable weather and a true test of endurance on this challenging 50K course.

Run the TARC Spring Classic at Jericho Town Forest on April 26, 2025, choosing distances from 10K to 50K plus a free youth fun run. Enjoy a smooth, relatively flat looped trail with one aid station offering vegan friendly options.

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

TARC Wapack and Back is a rugged trail race along the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options. Expect technical rocky singletrack, big climbs and limited entries so register early for a backcountry challenge.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

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

Infinitus is a multi day endurance event in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 30, 2026, with races from 9 miles to 551 miles for novice to elite ultra runners. Held at Silver Towers near Green Mountain National Forest, camping and dorm lodging..

Take on the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene NH on May 23, with a 12.5k loop you can repeat for 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K or 50K. Expect technical single track, rocks, roots and stream crossings, aid stops and DHTR drumstick awards.

Hit the trails at the Wildcat 5K Trail Run Walk Wag in Boxford on May 30, 2026, for a scenic 5K through Wildcat State Forest with pond views and separate courses for runners and walkers. Enjoy post race treats, swag, and prizes for top fini..

Take on the Chocorua Mountain Race, a rugged 14 mile trail through New Hampshire's White Mountains with steep climbs, rocky singletrack, and a summit finish. Limited to 250 runners, this scenic test rewards grit and views.

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

Explore rugged singletrack and an old railroad bed on a tough 5 mile loop at the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and runners can repeat loops for up to six hours.

Race The Cog climbs alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit, offering a 2.75 mile Summit Climb with cog train return or a 5.5 mile Devil's Shingle Roundtripper back on foot. Expect epic views, steep terrain and serious elev..

Tackle 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of climbing at the Cirque Series Killington on June 27, 2026, a steep, technical loop that visits three resort peaks and finishes at the K1 Lodge. Expect rocky, grassy trails and a brutal Needle's Eye climb.

Cranmore UltraTrax on June 27 in North Conway NH offers scenic looped trail runs with ridgeline views of the White Mountains. Pick 7, 14, 21 or 28 miles, enjoy aid stations and a finisher shirt, and support the Conservation Lands Foundation..