Trail Running calendar near Waterville Valley 2026-2027

A 25 kilometer trail race through the Edwin L. Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and registration is limited to 100 entrants.

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.

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.

The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.

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.

A mixed 100k event near Virgil Parris Preserve combining about 25k running and 75k cycling across six trail parcels, cupless aid stations, and beneficiary support for local land trust and youth nonprofit.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. A 13.1 mile loop mixes runnable trails, single track and steep climbs, including a climb to Round Top Mountain amid autumn foliage.

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 trail race at East Windham Conservation Area offering a five-loop 50k and a one-loop 10k; each loop is about 10k with roughly 900 ft of elevation gain and two aid stations.

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.

The UltraTrax Burke Mountain will take place in Burke on Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 miles.

A trail race in Keene, New Hampshire covering 4.9 miles with about 1650 feet of up and down on ski trails and single track. The event benefits the Keene Community Kitchen and includes prize money, age group awards, and raffles.

Discover the beauty of Emmons Preserve at a community event featuring trail races and family activities. Enjoy music and local treats while supporting holistic education through a variety of distances for runners and walkers.

A multi hour loop event on the New Boston Rail Trail near the fairgrounds offering 6, 12, 24 and 30 hour individual and relay options, chip timing, a central aid station, team entries, pacer rules and 100-mile buckles.

A mountain race at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses on access roads and ski trails, marked with reflective flagging and LED lanterns; headlamps are required and registration is online.

A Last Person Standing mountain event with hourly 2.25 mile laps that climb about 1,209 feet each. Aid, hot food, camping, elevation milestone prizes, and awards are provided; conditions may include cold, snow, or ice.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Jackson, New Hampshire featuring a 5k through nordic trails and a 1k kids run for ages 10 and under. Day of registration is available and proceeds benefit local youth programs.

Race Mozey brings the Central European Krampus Run tradition to New England. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 9-hour challenge to complete laps at the Dartmouth Skiway. Finishers get medals, and the event supports Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports..