Trail Running calendar near Waterville Valley 2026-2027

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

Join an obstacle course event at Sunday River Resort in Newry Maine featuring a 5K course through ski trails and wooded mountain terrain.

A last-person-standing event in Corinth, VT with 1 mile loops and 300 feet of climbing for runners and ruckers, plus an Honor Lap that benefits Northeast Slopes; ruckers carry specified pack weights and medals are awarded at set milestones.

Trail runs from Baldface Farm in Chatham NH with 29 km and 14 km routes that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges, scrambling and substantial elevation gain. Mandatory safety gear and prior mountain trail experience are required.

A 5K trail event at Stowe Mountain Resort with in-person, student/child, and virtual options; race registrations include a food and beverage ticket. Proceeds benefit the EpicPromise Employee Foundation and local nonprofit partners.

The Kingman Farm Trail Race is an old-school, show up and race event over 3.8 miles of rolling nordic paths and switchback singletrack. It benefits the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Day-of registration is available.

Scribners Mill 5k is a trail race in Harrison, Maine that follows woods and river views through the Crooked River Forest. Part of the Loon Echo Race Series, proceeds support Loon Echo Land Trust.

Three day 75 mile stage race around Lake Sunapee with about 15,500 ft of elevation and technical trails, plus a 50K point to point option. Includes overnight camping, limited aid stations and $35,000 in prize money.

Trail races in Goshen Vermont offer 36 mile and 14 mile options on mountain single track with significant climbing and views from Mount Moosalamoo. The event is family friendly and runs largely inside the Green Mountain National Forest.

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.

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.

Timed trail event in Chester, Vermont on August 8, 2026 offering six and twelve hour options on a 1.8 mile loop with 280 feet of elevation per lap. Basic aid and shared food are available and the event supports local recovery and recreation..

The 5K Race to the Ledges will take place in Concord on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trust Trail Fest offers 5k and 10k races on forest trails at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust headquarters, followed by music, food, a beer tent and family activities. Proceeds support the Trust in Education programs.

A technical *12-mile* single track loop at Bradbury Mountain State Park featuring rocks, roots, hills, and a challenging final O-Trail. Entry is capped at 180 runners with no transfers or same day registration.

Multiple trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest centered at Waterville Valley on August 14-16, 2026. Routes include a 108 mile option with 29,000 ft of gain plus 58 mile and 20 mile courses on technical mountainous terrain.

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 is a trail race in Meredith, New Hampshire on August 15, 2026, across a 227 acre camp property. The race supports the camp scholarship fund and is followed by an awards ceremony and a Homecoming BBQ.

A biannual mountain trail race on Mount Mansfield near Stowe, Vermont, covering about 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing over technical and exposed trails. Entry is capped at 70 and requires a recent qualifying time.

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops offer 13M, marathon and 50K options with two aid stations and a well marked course. The event supports local trails and requires a minimum participant donation with proof.