Trail Running calendar near Barre Town 2026-2027

Join the Millstone Madness Snowshoe Race on Feb 7 in Websterville VT for a scenic 3 mile loop around old granite quarries on single and double track trails. Snowshoes are required; enjoy friendly competition, prizes, warming fire and raffle..

Take on winter trails at Défi des Collines Enneigé in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley on Saturday 21 February, with distances from 5.5 km to 30 km perfect for spring marathon prep. Finish to a medal, post race meal and a friendly community atmos..

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

Runamuck 50K is a rugged trail ultramarathon around South Pomfret, Vermont, weaving hilly dirt roads and scenic backcountry. Expect changeable weather and a true test of endurance on this challenging 50K course.

A community race day in Elizabethtown, NY featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon, a new 5K trail race, and a kids 5K for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit Elizabethtown Community Hospital and local health programs.

The Big Day Run Off will take place in Gorham on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run 13 miles.

A spring trail race at Cochran's Ski Area in Richmond, VT on May 3, 2026, featuring a *7mi* steep course, timing, pancakes with Running Saps maple syrup, awards and raffle, with proceeds benefiting youth and a local nonprofit.

The Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5k will take place in Canterbury on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A series of rugged trail races in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 31, 2026 offering distances from 9 miles to 250 miles plus multi‑marathon and ultra challenges. Camping is available for a one time fee; the event is cup free and no refunds.

The Chocorua Mountain Race will take place in Tamworth on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

A summit trail run on Wrights Mountain in Bradford VT features an 850 foot ascent and views from the town's highest point. A 1.5 mile fun run for ages 13 and under follows lower forest trails with a prize for each child finisher.

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee on June 7, 2026, serving as the USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. About 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of elevation gain.

Race the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026, a rugged 6.9 mile climb to the 4,031 foot summit with 3,080 feet of gain. Expect rocky, steep trails and sweeping views on this demanding mountain course.

A mountain race alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway with two options: a 2.75 mile summit climb that includes a train ride back, or a 5.5 mile roundtrip. Expect 3,500 feet of gain, exposed terrain, and rapidly changing weather.

Trail races of 25K and 50K loop the Trapp Family Lodge trail system near Mount Mansfield in Stowe, VT, with substantial elevation, three aid stations, and a cup free race policy.

Tackle 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of climbing at the Cirque Series Killington on June 27, 2026, a steep, technical loop that visits three resort peaks and finishes at the K1 Lodge. Expect rocky, grassy trails and a brutal Needle's Eye climb.

The Ultratrax Cranmore will take place in Conway on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 miles.

Mountain races at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026 featuring one- and two-loop alpine courses, a steep Vertical K, and a short Kids Klymber, all on utility roads and alpine slopes with on-course aid stations.

A July 4th trail and gravel-path run from Prouty Beach in Newport, VT offering distances from 2 miles to a Half Marathon, with 20% of adult fees supporting NAMI Vermont and post-run refreshments.

A long-running trail race at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center in Goshen, Vermont, offering roughly 5 km and 10 km backcountry courses through forest and mountain terrain. Proceeds fund trail and bridge maintenance for the center.