Trail Running Calendar New Hampshire 2026-2027

A September mountain trail event at Echo Lake State Park offering a technical 5-mile Little Beast and a rugged 13.1-mile Beast of the East with big climbs, granite ridge sections, and limited on-course support.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offer 50k and 23k trail ultramarathon distances on Sunday September 13, 2026, with aid stations carrying Tailwinds, Untapped, and LMNT and proceeds benefiting New Hampshire Special Olympics.

A remote, unmarked mountain event in Stark New Hampshire offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 25K routes along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Runners navigate with provided GPS tracks, use limited backcountry aid, and must carry mandatory safety gear.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

A community 5K in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on September 19, 2026, offering two course options: a mixed woods trail and a straight rail trail. Proceeds benefit the Jaffrey Firefighters Company Inc.

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

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.

A multisport festival for people who identify as women at Pawtuckaway State Park on September 26, 2026, offering triathlon, two sport, single sport and relay options on supported swim, trail bike and trail run courses.

An eighth edition backyard ultra in Center Conway, NH on October 3rd, 2026. Runners loop a mostly forest singletrack course of about 3.5 miles with hourly laps until one person remains, with camping and meals on site.

Experience the seasonal scenery of New Hampshire at the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Race. Choose between a fast 5K or a 10K with elevation gain to support local community programs.

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.

A technical, rugged trail race at Pawtuckaway State Park offering a half marathon and a five mile course. New for 2026 the event features $7,500 in prize money and multiple aid stations on rocky, forested terrain.

Ghost Train Rail Trail Race on October 17–18, 2026 offers races from 7.5 miles to a 30-hour ultramarathon along the Granite Town Rail Trail, with proceeds supporting Brookline and Milford conservation efforts.

Cranmore Mountain Race in North Conway, NH offers one and two lap up and down mountain courses on ski slopes, singletrack, and service roads, with the two lap race part of the USATF New England circuit and $7500 in cash prizes.

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.

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.

Timed multi-hour trail event on a marked 4.0 mile loop near the Hillsborough County Fairground in New Boston, NH. Multiple solo and relay options from 6 to 30 hours, chip-timed with a central aid station and specific pacer and crew rules.