Trail Running calendar near North Conway 2025-2026

Celebrate the season with the Jackson 5k Turkey Trot and kids 1k on scenic trails in Jackson, New Hampshire. This family friendly event brings the community together while raising funds for Jackson Grammar School and Girls on the Run.

Join a scenic road and rail trail run with prizes for top finishers. Route may change for weather and the event will be canceled if it snows. Entry is donation based; proceeds benefit a local dog rescue and community theater.

Join Krampuslauf in Lyme NH for a festive mountain trail run from the Dartmouth Ski Way lodge, offering 5K, 10K and a 9 hour multi lap challenge. Finish loops to earn a 10K medal with pins and upgrades to a 50K medal.

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.

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

Tackle the Chocorua Mountain Race, a rugged 23 km trail in the White Mountains with steep climbs, rocky singletrack and a summit loop over Mount Chocorua. Limited to 250 entrants, this demanding course packs 4,500 feet of elevation.

Take on the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026: a rugged 6.9 mile mountain run with 3,080 feet of climb to a 4,031 foot summit in Franconia Notch. Expect steep, rocky terrain, epic views, and fierce competition across Sport,..

Explore scenic trails south of Sebago Lake at the inaugural Otter Pond Trail Races in Standish, Maine on June 13, 2026. Choose a timed endurance Dawn to Dusk challenge, a 10K or a kids run while supporting Bonny Eagle Athletics.

Race The Cog invites runners to tackle the Mount Washington summit via the historic Cog Railway tracks on June 20, 2026, with 2.75 or 5.5 mile options. Expect steep, rocky terrain and a summit Cog train return for the shorter course.

Tackle steep ledges, exposed scrambles and single track trails at the Baldface Scramble in Chatham NH on July 25, 2026. Choose a demanding 14K single loop or a 29K double loop with a Mount Meader summit; mountain experience is required.

Tackle a scenic but rugged three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing across technical single track, fire roads and gravel. Prefer one day? A 50k option follows the same corridor with roughly..

Jigger Johnson Ultras in Waterville Valley offers rugged White Mountain trail runs of 100, 50 and 20 miles with alpine summits and serious climbing. Courses are mostly unmarked so bring navigation skills and mountain safety gear.

Firebird Trail Races in Windham Falmouth Maine feature 50K, marathon and 13M races on technical single track through Lowell Preserve. Tackle rocky, root strewn trails with friendly aid stations and earn a carved wood Firebird medal.

Run the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on August 23, 2026 for a scenic road and trail loop with a fun calf deep river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, proceeds support Springfield High School cross country.

Run the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley New Hampshire on August 29 2026, with options from a 1 Mile fun run to a mountain 50K across scenic peaks. All finishers get a commemorative award and postrace snacks for every level.

Take on the Kilkenny Ridge Race in the White Mountain National Forest, a remote, rugged traverse of peaks including Mount Cabot and Mount Waumbek. Choose 50 Miler, 25 Miler or 25K and come prepared with navigation and mandatory gear.

Enjoy scenic 1 Mile and 5K trail runs and hikes at the Annual Trail Challenge on Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine Saturday September 19. Proceeds support conservation and education and a community raffle makes the day festive.

Run the Westmore Mountain Challenge in East Charleston, Vermont, a rugged trail marathon that crosses five peaks over 26 miles and 6,100 ft of climbing. Shorter distances and limited entries create a scenic, low impact mountain experience.

Challenge yourself at the Vermont 50, a legendary mountain bike and ultra run at Ascutney Outdoors. Join racers, relays, vendors and kids fun races while supporting Vermont Adaptive on Sept 27, 2026.