Trail Running calendar near Tilton 2026-2027

A 12 km trail race on August 1, 2026 in Hanover, NH, using Oak Hill XC and Trescott Trails with 1,446 ft of climbing. The event offers pre-registration and race-day entry with course support and timing services.

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.

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 timed 6 hour and 12 hour loop event in Chester, VT on August 8, 2026. The 1.8 mile loop has about 280 feet of climb per lap and basic aid plus communal food are available.

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 roughly 12 miles single-track loop at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, ME, featuring rocky, rooty terrain and a notable final two-mile O-Trail section; entries are capped at 160 and the race has a 3 hour 36 minute cutoff.

Jigger Johnson Ultras runs August 14-16, 2026 in Waterville Valley NH with 100 mile, 50 mile and 20 mile mountain courses across the White Mountains, large elevation gains, mandatory mountain safety gear and restricted crew access.

A multi day timed trail event on a Winchendon farm using a roughly two mile loop. Runners choose from six hour day or night, 12 hour, 24 hour, or 48 hour formats under the Sturgeon Moon.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

Wanakee Wilderness 5K on August 15, 2026 is a trail run across 227 acres of hills and woodland valleys in the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Proceeds support the camp scholarship fund and the day includes a Homecoming BB..

A family friendly 5K on the Webb Forest trails organized by Wilmot Learning Place, featuring a signed course, water stations, timing for runners, post-race recognition, and nearby parking with overflow at local fields.

A multi-distance trail event in Falmouth, Maine featuring technical single-track loops through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest. Entry requires a recent nonprofit donation in addition to registration fees.

Experience a scenic trail run through Vineyard Hill Reservation and Bradley Palmer State Park. Choose between 5 km and 10 km distances on a rolling course featuring wide trails and the open landscapes of Shaw Field.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A trail race weekend in Waterville Valley NH with a 50K ultra, 23K, 4 mile and 1 mile family fun run. Courses use single and double track, have cup less aid stations, and include finisher awards and podium prizes.

An inclusive trail festival at Northfield Mountain on August 29, 2026 that centers queer and trans runners and allies. It offers a 20k prediction race, an untimed 5k fun run or hike, and a Kid's Run with community-focused prizes.

A 10 km race at Power Dam Recreation Area in Perkinsville, VT on August 30, 2026, part of the Western NH Trail Running Series. Online registration closes August 28, 2026; youth entries are free and age-based fees apply.