Trail Running calendar near Montpelier 2026-2027

A roughly 3 mile snowshoe race on the Millstone Trails in Websterville, VT, with about 400 ft of elevation. Snowshoes are required; the event includes prizes, raffles, an awards ceremony, cutoffs, and warming fires.

Take on winter trails at Défi des Collines Enneigé in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley on Saturday 21 February, with distances from 5.5 km to 30 km perfect for spring marathon prep. Finish to a medal, post race meal and a friendly community atmos..

A **6K** snowshoe race at Gunstock Nordic Center with groomed trails, wooded single track, steep climbs, and marked course. Prizes include Dion snowshoes and age group gift cards, and limited rental snowshoes are available on race day.

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.

A community race day in Elizabethtown, NY featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon, a new 5K trail race, and a kids 5K for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit Elizabethtown Community Hospital and local health programs.

A trail half marathon in Gorham, New Hampshire on the Coös Trails Network with mostly singletrack and short paved, gravel, and woods road sections. Proceeds support Coös Cycling Club stewardship and finish is at Big Day Brewing.

A spring trail race at Cochran's Ski Area in Richmond, VT on May 3, 2026, featuring a *7mi* steep course, timing, pancakes with Running Saps maple syrup, awards and raffle, with proceeds benefiting youth and a local nonprofit.

A series of rugged trail races in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 31, 2026 offering distances from 9 miles to 250 miles plus multi‑marathon and ultra challenges. Camping is available for a one time fee; the event is cup free and no refunds.

Run the scenic Birdland 5K trail race through Montpelier's North Branch Park. The course features rolling singletrack, forested hills, and babbling brooks. It's a cupless race with category prizes and is part of a local race series.

Event Overview The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23 km trail run with approximately 4500 ft (1372 m) of elevation gain. It takes place in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing from Scott Road in Tamworth, New Hampshire. T..

A summit trail run on Wrights Mountain in Bradford VT features an 850 foot ascent and views from the town's highest point. A 1.5 mile fun run for ages 13 and under follows lower forest trails with a prize for each child finisher.

A two-lap mountain race at Mount Sunapee on June 7, 2026, serving as the USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. About 9.2 miles and roughly 3,250 feet of elevation gain.

A mountain trail race at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026 covering 6.9 miles and 3,080 feet of ascent. The event offers Sport, Expert and Pro divisions, cash and gear prizes, capped entry and a strict two hour summit cutoff.

A mountain race alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway with two options: a 2.75 mile summit climb that includes a train ride back, or a 5.5 mile roundtrip. Expect 3,500 feet of gain, exposed terrain, and rapidly changing weather.

Trail races of 25K and 50K loop the Trapp Family Lodge trail system near Mount Mansfield in Stowe, VT, with substantial elevation, three aid stations, and a cup free race policy.

A mountain trail race at Killington Resort on June 27, 2026 covering 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of ascent. Event features Sport Expert and Pro categories, prize awards, two aid stations and a strict summit cutoff.

The Ultratrax Cranmore will take place in Conway on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 miles.

Mountain races at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026 featuring one- and two-loop alpine courses, a steep Vertical K, and a short Kids Klymber, all on utility roads and alpine slopes with on-course aid stations.

A community run on gravel paths and wooded trails offering distances from 2 miles to a half marathon, held with July Fourth festivities and donating 20% of fees to NAMI Vermont for suicide prevention.

The Rochester 5K Trail Run/Walk is a 4th of July event on marked forest trails. It starts and finishes at River Brook Park, following a loop with single-track sections and rolling hills.