Trail Running calendar near Craftsbury 2026-2027

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.

Trail du parc national de la Yamaska features rolling trails along the Choinière reservoir with distances from 1 km to 42 km and a Backyard Ultra Vertical Perséides edition.

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.

Charity event at Mont Orford from September 25 to 27 2026 where teams assist people with functional limitations using Joëlette and Trackz Mobilité. Fundraising target is $50,000 for AlterGo and the Fondation des sports adaptés.

One day across five Westmore peaks covering up to 26 miles and about 6142 feet of climb, with shuttle drop offs, staffed water and rest stations, limited entries to protect trails, and post-hike services at the NorthWoods campus.

A 7.1 mile mountain trail race at Jay Peak, Vermont with about 3,044 ft of vertical and a technical summit ridge. The field is capped at 500 runners and the course is clearly flagged with a strict summit cutoff.

Bike, run, or walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville, Vermont. Proceeds support services for healthy aging in Central Vermont including groceries, emergency fuel, prescription assistance, and exercise classes.

A 3.1-mile race at Shelburne Farms on 09/27/2026 with a course that mixes gravel paths (not loose), wooded trails, fields and dirt roads. Field limited to 200 racers; registration through Racevermont.com includes a finishers medal.

Marathon Mont-Hereford on 27 September 2026 in East Hereford QC features trail races from 1 km to the marathon, a relay and a children's race. The event is listed with ITRA as 1 point and 4 mountain points.

Fourth annual Paine Mountain Trail Races feature a technical Anchor Challenge 6k and a 7.5 mile summit course, plus free youth races. The event raises funds for the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich University cross country program.

A last person standing trail event in Center Conway, New Hampshire on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a roughly 3.5 mile forest loop with minimal aid, camping options, food and event swag.

The Trail du Mont Sutton offers four marked trail distances during the Autumn Festival, with water points, aid stations on longer routes, category podiums and free parking.

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.

Trail and mountain bike event in Bromont, Quebec focused on fundraising for multiple causes. Distances range from 2 km to 160 km and options include solo and relay teams with some private trail sections.

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 Halloween themed 5K trail race at Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton VT on October 25, 2026. Pre registration fee is $15 and the event is open to runners 12 and older with awards for top male, female, and non binary finishers.

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

A 36 hour community trail festival at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT featuring two repeating 3 to 4 mile loops with views of Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield. Entry is donation based and participants help at the aid station.