Trail Running calendar near Randolph 2026-2027

A remote, unmarked mountain event in Stark New Hampshire offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 25K routes along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Runners navigate with provided GPS tracks, use limited backcountry aid, and must carry mandatory safety gear.

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 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.

One day across five Westmore peaks covering up to 26 miles and about 6142 feet of climb, with shuttle drop offs, staffed water and rest stations, limited entries to protect trails, and post-hike services at the NorthWoods campus.

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.

A 7.1 mile mountain trail race at Jay Peak, Vermont with about 3,044 ft of vertical and a technical summit ridge. The field is capped at 500 runners and the course is clearly flagged with a strict summit cutoff.

A looped trail ultra at Wolfe's Neck Farm on dirt roads and conservation trails, featuring 5-mile loops with bridges, stairs, and about 570 ft gain per loop; distances include 50, 30, and 10 miles plus relays.

Bike, run, or walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville, Vermont. Proceeds support services for healthy aging in Central Vermont including groceries, emergency fuel, prescription assistance, and exercise classes.

A 21k trail race at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, ME, featuring steep ridge climbs, technical single-track, one aid station, and an afterparty with food, live music, and beer for attendees 21 and older.

Marathon Mont-Hereford on 27 September 2026 in East Hereford QC features trail races from 1 km to the marathon, a relay and a children's race. The event is listed with ITRA as 1 point and 4 mountain points.

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 eighth edition backyard ultra in Center Conway, NH on October 3rd, 2026. Runners loop a mostly forest singletrack course of about 3.5 miles with hourly laps until one person remains, with camping and meals on site.

A one-mile charity run at Gunstock Mountain Resort on October 4, 2026, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire & Vermont. Online registration closes October 2; adult and teen entries are $20, children under 12 enter free.

Devil's Den Ultra is a trail event on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, VT on October 10 and 11, 2026. Runners complete laps of a 10K loop on mixed rocky and rooty terrain, with a 100 runner cap and themed tarot awards.

The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.

A mixed 100k event near Virgil Parris Preserve combining about 25k running and 75k cycling across six trail parcels, cupless aid stations, and beneficiary support for local land trust and youth nonprofit.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. A 13.1 mile loop mixes runnable trails, single track and steep climbs, including a climb to Round Top Mountain amid autumn foliage.

A mountain running event in North Conway, NH on October 17, 2026, featuring two race options on Cranmore Mountain and $7500 in cash prizes. The course uses ski slopes, singletrack, and service roads and includes one aid station.

A trail race at East Windham Conservation Area offering a five-loop 50k and a one-loop 10k; each loop is about 10k with roughly 900 ft of elevation gain and two aid stations.