Trail Running calendar near Newport 2025-2026

RutFest at Catamount Center is a relaxed 36 hour trail running and hiking weekend where participants lap two loops of about 3 and 4 miles and can come and go. Donation based and community focused, proceeds support local trail programs.

CircumBurke trail race on November 1 at Victory Hill in Victory VT offers an 18 mile loop of rugged singletrack with about 1,800 ft of climbing. All proceeds support trail maintenance, with snacks and a taco truck onsite.

Celebrate the season with the Jackson 5k Turkey Trot and kids 1k on scenic trails in Jackson, New Hampshire. This family friendly event brings the community together while raising funds for Jackson Grammar School and Girls on the Run.

Event details The Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Jeffersonville, VT 05464. The event is organized by the Jeff RUN sonville Run Club and is described as the inaugural running of this town turke..

Join Krampuslauf in Lyme NH for a festive mountain trail run from the Dartmouth Ski Way lodge, offering 5K, 10K and a 9 hour multi lap challenge. Finish loops to earn a 10K medal with pins and upgrades to a 50K medal.

Infinitus is a multi day endurance festival May 21 to 30 in Ripton, Vermont, offering distances from 9 miles to the epic 888K 551 mile challenge. Set at Silver Towers near Green Mountain National Forest, it features dorm lodging, camping an..

Take on the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain on June 13, 2026: a rugged 6.9 mile mountain run with 3,080 feet of climb to a 4,031 foot summit in Franconia Notch. Expect steep, rocky terrain, epic views, and fierce competition across Sport,..

Run the scenic Catamount Ultra at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. Pick a 25K loop or tackle the 50K double loop for big climbs, rolling trails, supportive aid stations and a true Vermont mountain running experience.

Race the Cog on June 27, 2026 at Mount Washington for a classic alpine challenge alongside the historic Cog Railway, finishing on the summit. Choose a 2.75 mile summit climb or a 5.5 mile roundtrip and earn 3,500 feet of gain with stunning..

Celebrate July Fourth with the Freedom Run in Newport and Derby, a run or walk along gravel paths and wooded trails. Pick a distance up to a half marathon, enjoy post run ice cream and watermelon, and support NAMI Vermont.

Take on Loon Mountain's Upper Walking Boss on July 12 in Lincoln, New Hampshire, a roughly one kilometer black diamond climb that will test every runner. Men, women and U20 categories plus a $1,500 challenge purse raise the stakes.

Take on the Magnificent Bastards Challenge in Corinth VT, where runners and ruckers run repeated one mile loops with big climbs until one remains. Register by June 25 for guaranteed custom Race Mozey silkies; medals for long finishers.

Take on the rugged Baldface Scramble in Chatham NH July 25, 2026, with a challenging 29K or shorter 14K loop over the iconic Baldfaces with big climbs and alpine views. Technical, cupless trail racing for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle rugged, high climbing trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest with 20, 50 and 100 mile options. Expect technical trails, huge elevation, cupless aid and camping options for an epic mountain challenge.

Run the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley NH with options from a family friendly 1 mile fun run to a rugged 50K across White Mountain peaks. Scenic singletrack, big climbs and aid stations offer a memorable mountain challenge.

Take on the Kilkenny Ridge Race in the White Mountain National Forest, a remote, rugged traverse of peaks including Mount Cabot and Mount Waumbek. Choose 50 Miler, 25 Miler or 25K and come prepared with navigation and mandatory gear.

Run the Westmore Mountain Challenge in East Charleston, Vermont, a rugged mountain trail loop visiting five peaks over about 26 miles with 6,142 ft of climbing. Proceeds support NorthWoods and entries are limited to protect trails.

Run the Trapp Lodge Mountain Marathon in Stowe, Vermont, with marathon and half options on a scenic 13.1 mile loop through Green Mountains trails. Expect steep climbs, scrambling and big elevation changes amid Vermont views.