Trail Running calendar near Brattleboro 2025-2026

Snow or no snow, join the NHTI Lynx on January 10 in Concord for a spirited snowshoe race on scenic college cross country trails with 2 mile, 4 mile and kids events. Proceeds support NHTI Athletics and awards go to top finishers.

The Gurney Lane 5K Snowshoe Race will take place in Queensbury on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join a friendly, informal 5 to 10k run or snowshoe on a roughly 10k course with loaner snowshoes available. Bring a spare pair to share, enjoy light refreshments, and team up for bragging rights and a shared baked treat.

Test your trail skills on the Northern Nipmuck Trail Race, a rugged 16 mile out and back through Yale Myers Forest and Boston Hollow with technical terrain and serious climbing. Limited to 100 entrants, proceeds support local trails.

Join CT123 on April 4, 2026, a point to point 123 mile ultramarathon across Connecticut that blends trails and backroads for a challenging spring adventure. Solo and relay entries welcome and 200K finishers earn a commemorative belt buckle.

The Merrimack River Trail Race will take place in Andover on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 10 miles.

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.

Run a scenic quarter marathon at West Hartford Reservoir on April 11, 2026, as the Hartford Track Club hosts a small, timed field limited to 150 runners. Enjoy chip timing, post race treats and a friendly, looped trail course.

Take on rugged Traprock at Penwood State Park in Bloomfield CT on April 18, 2026 with 17K one loop or 50K three loop options. Expect rolling, technical single track and rocky trails; bring your own cup for this cupless, chip timed race.

TARC Spring Classic in Weston MA on April 25, 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon and 50K trail races plus a free youth fun run on a smooth scenic 10K loop. This cupless, multi lap event fills fast so register early as parking and aid are limit..

Tackle the scenic Seven Sisters Trail Race in Amherst, MA on May 2, 2026, an out and back along the Holyoke Range ridgecrest. This rugged 12 mile course delivers steep climbs, rocky singletrack and over 3,500 ft of elevation for a thrilling..

Take on the Dandelion Dash 5K or the Mushroom Mile on The Hartsbrook School trails, with a virtual option available. Muddy, scenic terrain and proceeds support the school's Land Stewardship program.

Run the rugged Wapack Trail in Ashburnham MA with 21.5, 43, or 50 mile options on May 9, 2026. Limited entries for this technical, scenic trail run benefit land conservation through the Trail Animals Running Club.

Run the Free Spirit 50K in Leyden, Massachusetts and enjoy a scenic New England ultramarathon. The course follows dirt roads past historic farms, leafy woods and an 1870s covered bridge for a rewarding, challenging day.

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

Run through vineyards at Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George in a chip timed 5k on scenic trails, then toast with a wine pour and fun swag like a soft tee and wine stopper medal. Virtual and stroller friendly options available.

Explore trails around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest at the Soapstone Mountain Trail Races in Stafford Springs, CT on May 17, 2026. Pick a half marathon or 6K, support local trail stewardship, and register January 1, 2026.

Take on the Drummer Hill Trail Races in Keene NH on May 23, with a 12.5k loop you can repeat for 12.5K, 25K, 37.5K or 50K. Expect technical single track, rocks, roots and stream crossings, aid stops and DHTR drumstick awards.

Run a scenic 5 mile Cheshire Rail Trail from Fitzwilliam Depot to the restored Troy Depot on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Enjoy family fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Fitzwilliam and Troy historical societies.

Explore rugged singletrack and an old railroad bed on a tough 5 mile loop at the Flat Rock Trail Race in Dunstable MA. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and runners can repeat loops for up to six hours.