Trail Running calendar near Groton 2026-2027

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.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, ME on September 27, 2026 featuring steep ridge climbs, technical single track, one aid station, mandatory mountain gear checks, and postrace food and beer for ages 21 and over.

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.

A one-mile community event in Gilford, New Hampshire on October 4, 2026, with categories for adults, youth, and children and a complimentary shirt for those who register before September 16.

A trail event on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, VT, offering 30-hour, 12-hour and 10K options on a mixed-terrain 10K loop, limited to 100 runners and featuring themed tarot-card awards and milestone prizes.

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.

An October trail event at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont featuring a 13.1 mile loop used for both full and half marathon distances. The course mixes wide dirt roads and rugged single track with steep climbs to Round Top Mountain.

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.

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.

A mountain race at Cranmore Resort on November 7, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses on access roads and ski trails, marked with reflective flagging and LED lanterns; headlamps are required and registration is online.

A Last Person Standing mountain event with hourly 2.25 mile laps that climb about 1,209 feet each. Aid, hot food, camping, elevation milestone prizes, and awards are provided; conditions may include cold, snow, or ice.

A Thanksgiving morning trail 5k in Jackson, New Hampshire, with a 1 km kids fun run for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit Jackson Grammar School and Girls on the Run.

Krampuslauf brings a Krampus-themed running event to Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, with 5K and 10K loops and a 9 hour 10K lap challenge. Finishers receive medals and lap runners collect pins and a 50K medal.

A multi-distance trail event at Silver Towers in Ripton, Vermont, running May 20 to May 30, 2027, with single-day and multiday formats including a Deca-Marathon and 888K. Dorm lodging and camping are available and some proceeds support Silv..