Trail Running calendar near Sunapee 2026-2027

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.

An 8.5 mile trail race at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert, VT featuring about 1,800 ft of climbing and two aid stations. A 0.75 mile kids loop circles the farm and all proceeds support Merck Forest and Farmland Center.

Trail races on the ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and Eastern Trail in Arundel with 5k, 10k, half marathon and a free kids bike race, plus medals, shirts, live music and food.

An inclusive multisport festival at Pawtuckaway State Park on 09/26/2026 offering a 0.4 mile swim, 5.5 mile trail bike and 3 mile run in single sport, two sport, relay or full triathlon formats. No chip timing; safety gear is required.

A trail based 5K obstacle course race at Wasserman Park on September 26, 2026, featuring 12 or more beginner to intermediate obstacles. Entry is limited to 200 participants and the fee is $40.

A trail event at Ascutney Outdoors offering 50 mile and 50K ultra runs, team relays, mountain bike races and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive and registration details are published for the 2026 race weekend.

Trail races at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA include a 10K, a 30K and a 6 hour timed event. The course uses dirt and gravel double track trails with two aid stations and cupless fueling.

A community run at Shedd Park featuring a 5K, a 10K trail run, and a 1-mile kids fun run, with educational displays and proceeds supporting LP&CT's conservation and education programs.

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.

A last person standing trail event in Center Conway, New Hampshire on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile forest loop with minimal aid, camping options, food and event swag.

Trail races in Groton, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026, organized by local running and trails groups. Two distances, 9.5 miles and 3.4 miles, total entries limited to 250, online registration closes October 3.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races feature 5K and 10K trail courses starting and finishing at the Keene YMCA, with chip timing, age-group prizes, and proceeds supporting YMCA programs and access.

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.

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

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.

A rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park featuring technical terrain, boulders, streams and a rocky climb. It offers a half marathon and a 5 mile option and lists $7500 in prize money for 2026.

Experience New Hampshire’s original 30 hour ultramarathon on the historic Granite Town Rail Trail. Choose from multiple distances and relay options in this flat and fast Halloween themed fundraiser for local trail conservation.

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 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.