Trail Running calendar near Stratham 2026-2027

A family oriented 5k on July 4 in Tamworth that begins at historic Ordination Rock, tours village streets and museum trails, includes a bandana, ice cream and a bib raffle, and supports the Tamworth Outing Club.

A backyard ultra around Portland s Back Cove Trail on July 11, 2026. Participants run repeated 4.16 mile loops each hour with two aid locations and on site support until a single runner remains.

A 50K trail ultramarathon made of five 10K singletrack loops through the Spaulding Academy grounds in Northfield NH, with on course aid, drop bags, and a strict eight hour cutoff for the final lap.

A 12K trail race on the Blue Hills Skyline Trail with about 2,300 feet of climbing, rocky steep terrain, and minimal aid. The route follows Skyline blazes from the Blue Hills Ski Area parking lot and requires participants to carry hydration..

A 9-mile, two-lap trail race at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, ME, featuring hilly, technical single-track, a 3-hour cutoff, and a 160-runner cap as part of the Bradbury Mountain Trail Race Series.

A 12 hour loop run in Lawrence Woods, Medford, MA on July 18, 2026. The roughly four mile loop has minimal aid and space for participants to set up personal stations near the course.

Trail races in Chatham NH across the Baldfaces with two options, **29KM** (two loops) and **14KM** (single loop); mountain exposure, mandatory gear, aid station for the long course, and a parking area on private property.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

A 5k trail run through Crooked River Forest that starts and finishes at historic Scribner's Mill in Harrison, Maine. Proceeds support Loon Echo Land Trust; registration is via UltraSignup and day-of entries are cash or Venmo only.

A community trail run in Bedford, New Hampshire on July 30, 2026 featuring a 5 km course with age-based categories and fees, online registration with a noon deadline, and options to donate or buy merchandise to support the Rotary Club of Be..

A multi-day 75-mile stage race and a point-to-point 50K on the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway featuring technical single-track, significant elevation gain, on-course aid stations and transported overnight gear, plus a $35,000 prize purse..

A community fundraising day in Groton, MA on August 5, 2026 featuring an 8.4 mile three-person relay, kids single-loop race and Little Lambs mini runs, followed by barbecue and activities, with proceeds to six local charities.

A four mile beach run at low tide on Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts. The out and back course starts near the Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House and raises funds for Hull Boosters and The Emma Ryan Memorial Fund.

The event is cancelled. It had been planned as a 10K ruck obstacle course at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, featuring The Crucible with 20+ obstacles and prize rules requiring participants to ruck the full course with a pack.

A trail event at Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield offering a 10 mile loop plus 50K and 40 mile ultra options, mostly singletrack with roots, rocks, and a scenic Noon Hill vista; proceeds benefit The Trustees of Reservations.

The 15th Annual 5k Race to the Ledges in Concord, NH on August 8, 2026 features a short road and trail course and includes post-race brunch boxes to take away. Registration includes an adult 5 km entry and a free kids 5 km for ages 6 and un..

A community 5 km run in Derry, New Hampshire on August 8, 2026, with adult and kids categories and online registration closing August 7, 2026.

Trail races of 5k and 10k take place on KCT trails and finish at the headquarters with music, food and a beer tent for a family friendly festival.

A 12 mile single track trail race at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, ME on August 9, 2026. The course features rugged New England terrain, a 3 hour 36 minute cutoff, and a field limited to 160 runners.

Multi-distance trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest around Waterville Valley, NH, featuring long climbs, exposed ridgelines, mandatory mountain gear, and live split tracking for the 100, 50, and 20 mile courses.