Trail Running calendar near Chester 2026-2027

Test your endurance at the Ascutney Mountain Run in Vermont. This 3.7 mile uphill race climbs 2,300 vertical feet along a paved auto road to a scenic mountain summit finish.

A running event in Granville on May 30, 2026: a relatively flat 5k along the rail trail finishing on the footbridge over the Mettowee, plus a kids 1k. Registration opens March 26; 5k fee $25, kids run free.

A choose your own adventure trail event at Chesterfield Gorge Reservation on a rolling jeep road alongside the river. Multiple ultra and shorter distances are offered, with a 30 hour window for ultras, water and manned aid stations, and non..

A trail 5K at Montpelier's North Branch Park with rolling singletrack, forested hills, and brooks. The cupless event uses a mass start, has pre registration and day of fees, and awards gift cards to category winners.

A family friendly Monday night trail series in Nashua offering 5K and 5-mile races plus virtual options, themed evenings with music and giveaways, and occasional frozen treats at the finish.

A rugged 23K mountain race in Tamworth, New Hampshire, with about 4,800 feet of climbing and a summit loop over 3,478 foot Mount Chocorua. The technical route includes exposed trail sections, stream crossings, and mandatory safety gear.

A 12 hour trail running festival in Moreau, NY on a *3.8 mile* loop featuring the staircase of death, steep climb and descent. Options include solo runs, relay teams with flexible lap order, a six hour category, and a Fun Run of 1 to 3 laps..

A trail event on Wrights Mountain in Bradford, Vermont on June 6, 2026, with a 5K summit climb and a 1.5 mile fun run for ages 13 and under. Proceeds support the Friends of Wrights Mountain Fund.

A two lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire covering about 9.3 miles and 3,300 feet of ascent, hosting the 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championships with $30,000 in cash prizes and concurrent collegiate and high school champio..

A community event at Stanley Park on June 7, 2026 featuring a 5K trail run or a one mile accessible route. Proceeds support renal medullary carcinoma awareness and related programs.

Experience a 6.9 mile mountain race at Cannon Mountain featuring 3,080 feet of elevation gain. Run through technical ski trails and rocky ridges to reach a 4,031 foot summit with views of Franconia Notch State Park.

A five mile fun run along the Cheshire Rail Trail from the Fitzwilliam Railroad Depot to the restored Troy Depot, with a short children's loop and food and festivities at both depots. The event raises funds for local historical societies.

Experience a scenic New England trail event in Dunstable with a 5 mile loop or a 6 hour timed challenge. Support the Humane Society while running through historic quarries and former ski hills.

Trail race options of 50k, 30k and 10k around Edge Hill Conservation Area in Ashfield Massachusetts, run on single track and dirt roads. The event partners with Franklin Land Trust and supports habitat restoration and land conservation.

A trail race in Newport, New Hampshire on June 13, 2026 offering 6 and 3 mile routes through rocky, rooty, hilly forest trails. Proceeds support Newport Recreation and town forest trails and awards are pure New Hampshire maple syrup.

A trail 5K and 10K at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on June 13 featuring mixed single-track and carriage-road terrain, water stations, finish-line food and music, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

A 72-hour endurance race in Pittsfield Vermont on June 26-28 2026 combining physical obstacles, navigation, and mental challenges. Tickets for the Death Race require a promo code issued after acceptance by the race director.

A three-stage Hurricane Heat endurance event at Riverside Farm on June 26-27, 2026, offering 4, 12, and 24 hour tiers that together form a full 24-hour challenge; entry is 18+ with 40+ challenges and team registration options.

A 24-hour endurance challenge in Pittsfield, VT, run on repeated *2-mile* loops with 970 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants compete for most laps or to endure the full day; tickets start at $135.

Experience a mountain run at Killington Resort featuring 3,010 feet of vertical gain over 8.2 miles. Runners summit three peaks and tackle a steep 45 percent grade climb before finishing at the K1 base area.