Trail Running calendar near Sunapee 2026-2027

A family friendly Monday night trail series in Nashua offering 5K and 5-mile races plus virtual options, themed evenings with music and giveaways, and occasional frozen treats at the finish.

A 23 km lollipop trail race in the White Mountain National Forest with about 4,500 feet of gain and a 3,478 foot summit on technical, rocky trails. Mandatory mountain gear is required and participants should have prior hilly trail experienc..

A trail event on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, Vermont offering a 5K with an 850 foot climb and a 1.5 mile youth fun run. Proceeds support the Friends of Wrights Mountain Fund for forest maintenance.

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee Resort on June 7, 2026, covering about 9.3 miles and 3,300 feet of climbing. The event hosts the 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championships and the Collegiate Mountain Running Nationals with cash priz..

A 6.9 miles mountain trail race at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire with 3,080 ft of elevation gain and a summit at 4,031 feet. The route features a 2 mile Kinsman Ridge section on steep technical trails and a strict 2 hour summit cutoff.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on June 13, 2026. The day features food and festivities, a children's loop, return transport on request, and benefits local historical socie..

A second annual trail event in Dunstable, Massachusetts offering a 5 mile loop or a six hour race of repeated 5 mile loops. The course follows an old railroad bed, an arched stone bridge, woods, peaks, and single track trails.

A low key trail event in Ashfield, MA on June 13, 2026 that showcases local trails and preserved lands. It offers 50 km, 30 km and 10 km distances and raises funds for the Franklin Land Trust.

A trail race in the Newport town forest with 6- and 3-mile options on rocky, rooty, hilly singletrack. Starts and finishes at Newport High School; proceeds support local recreation and town forest trails.

A community fun run on 06/13/2026 behind Madbury Town Hall with a 1K kids run and a 5K route through Kingman Farm trails. Registration is free and donations for park improvements are accepted on the day.

A 5.6 K trail run and walk at Berry Pond in Harold Parker State Forest on June 14, 2026. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome; prizes are awarded, all entrants receive a bandana, and hotdogs are provided after the race.

Teams are driven blindfolded several miles to an unknown location, then must navigate back to the start by the shortest route. This free team event uses cross country scoring and prohibits GPS, phones, and running on I 95 or I 495.

A mountain footrace beside the Mount Washington Cog Railway offering a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip, steep grades and boulder fields, and highly variable summit weather.

Trail races at Dublin School Outdoor Center on June 20, 2026 feature a 10K and a half marathon with significant elevation gain, technical trail sections, and views of Mount Monadnock.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Kimball Farm in Haverhill, MA on June 21, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants age 7 and up with an emphasis on fun and teamwork rather than competition.

A loop-format trail run in Adams, MA, offering one to three loops and a separate 5 km meadow option on varied singletrack and hiking trails; proceeds support Thunderbolt Ski Runners trail stewardship around Greylock Glen and Mt. Greylock.

A 72-hour endurance race in Pittsfield Vermont on June 26-28 2026 combining physical obstacles, navigation, and mental challenges. Tickets for the Death Race require a promo code issued after acceptance by the race director.

Spartan H3X is a staged Hurricane Heat endurance challenge at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, VT on June 26-27, 2026. Participants choose 4 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour options and may continue through all stages up to 24 hours.

A 24 hour endurance event in Pittsfield, Vermont on June 27 to 28, 2026. Runners repeat a two mile loop with 970 feet of elevation gain as they compete for most laps or aim to last the full 24 hours.

An 8.2 mile mountain race in Killington, Vermont with 3,010 feet of ascent and a 700 runner cap. The counterclockwise course summits Killington Peak, includes two aid stations, marked trails, and a steep Needle's Eye finish.