Trail Running calendar near Groton 2026-2027

Mountain races on Whiteface Mountain with one- and two-loop courses, a steep Vertical K ascent, aid stations, a kids ascent, and an optional combined entry for large daily elevation totals.

A Fourth of July run/walk in Newport and Derby, VT, on gravel paths and wooded trails with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon; a portion of fees supports NAMI Vermont and ice cream follows the event.

A marked 5 km trail run and walk on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing at River Brook Park in Rochester VT. Online and same day registration are available; adult and kids categories include small prize certificates.

A family oriented 5k on July 4 in Tamworth that begins at historic Ordination Rock, tours village streets and museum trails, includes a bandana, ice cream and a bib raffle, and supports the Tamworth Outing Club.

Fourth annual July 4 event in Springfield VT with a 7.4K run and 4K walk along the Black River. Individual fee $20 and a $50 family entry for up to four people; in-person family pricing required.

A weekly trail running series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km distances, weekly bib procedures, weather and thunder policies, and options to transfer single night entries if a race is canc..

A 118-mile team trail relay on July 10-11, 2026 at Ascutney Outdoor Center in Brownsville, VT, featuring single-track trails, camping at Ragnar Village, glamping options for some teams, and village activities like bonfires and food trucks.

An annual trail race at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center in Goshen, Vermont, offering 5 km and 10 km plus backcountry courses with forest scenery and a Hogback Mountain viewpoint; proceeds support trail maintenance.

A 50K trail ultramarathon made of five 10K singletrack loops through the Spaulding Academy grounds in Northfield NH, with on course aid, drop bags, and a strict eight hour cutoff for the final lap.

A 5.7 mile loop on mostly dirt roads with a 450 ft climb in the first three miles and a gradual descent, held July 11, 2026 at Rumney Memorial School in Middlesex, VT.

A 24 hour event on a 5.2 km loop at Parc des Sommets Bromont offering a competitive Ultra format and a free pace Solidaire option, with 1 dollar per loop donated to L’Effet BU.

An uphill mountain trail race to Loon Mountain North Peak in Lincoln, New Hampshire, roughly 6.03 miles with about 3,066 ft of gain and sections up to a 40 percent grade, featuring over $20,000 in prize money.

A weekly trail running series in Williston, Vermont with youth and adult categories, distances including a 2.5 km half lap, 5K and a cubbies race for young children. Events run rain or shine with a specific thunder delay and cancellation po..

A trail event offering 50K, 26K and a two person relay across road and rugged trails with significant climbing. Proceeds support affordable youth skiing and snowboarding lessons through a local non-profit.

A two day ultra in West Windsor, Vermont offering 100 mile and 100 kilometer races. 100 mile entrants must meet qualifying time standards, and all entrants must complete eight hours of approved volunteer service or pay a $250 buy out by Jun..

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

Part of a weekly trail series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, this event offers 5 km and 2.5 km courses, adult and youth categories, weekly bibs at check-in, and weather and thunder policies with posted updates.

An outdoor obstacle race at Sunday River in Newry, Maine, featuring a **5K** course of mud, water, walls and woods, two new obstacles for 2026, a slopeside music event and a separate Mini Mountain kids race.

A July 25, 2026 event in Corinth VT featuring Last Runner Standing and Last Rucker Standing formats with repeated 1 mile loops, an Honor Lap that benefits Northeast Slopes, medals, and a 24th mile fast lap prize.

Trail races in Chatham NH across the Baldfaces with two options, **29KM** (two loops) and **14KM** (single loop); mountain exposure, mandatory gear, aid station for the long course, and a parking area on private property.