Trail Running calendar near Orleans 2026-2027

Multi-distance trail ultras in the White Mountain National Forest around Waterville Valley, NH, featuring long climbs, exposed ridgelines, mandatory mountain gear, and live split tracking for the 100, 50, and 20 mile courses.

A 5K festival-style run at Mont Saint-Bruno with more than 25 obstacles, extensive foam coverage and family features like a free kids zone, live music and onsite food and amenities.

A community run on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail from Oxbow Riverfront Park on August 15, 2026, with an out and back course to the 1.5 mile turnaround, aid at the turn, post-race refreshments, and awards for top three finishers in each cat..

A biannual mountain trail race in Stowe, Vermont on August 16, 2026 covering about 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing. The technical, alpine course is limited to 70 runners and requires recent qualifying times.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, with 5 km, 2.5 km half lap, and a cubbies category for ages 5 and under. Events run rain or shine with a stated thunder and cancellation policy.

A weekly trail race series in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories, bib pickup and on-course water refill. Events run rain or shine and follow a posted thunder and cancellation policy.

A trail race weekend in Waterville Valley NH with a 50K ultra, 23K, 4 mile and 1 mile family fun run. Courses use single and double track, have cup less aid stations, and include finisher awards and podium prizes.

A mountain-ascent fundraiser in Stowe, Vermont, celebrating its 20th year while supporting the Catamount Trail Association. Participants run, hike, or bike 4.3 miles up Mansfield Toll Road and a kids fun run is held near the base.

A weekly trail running race at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, offering 5 km and 2.5 km courses with adult and youth categories. Races run rain or shine and follow a clear thunder and bib policy.

A weekly fall trail running and walking series at Great Glen Trails in Gorham, NH from Sep 3 to Oct 8, 2026. Choose from 5 km, 3 km or 1.5 km courses; dogs on leash are welcome and one-time entries are available on-site.

A two-day trail running festival at Jay Peak, Vermont, with seven races from a kids trail to a 53.1 km ultra featuring significant elevation gain and varied terrain, plus on-site lodging and resort amenities.

Whites 100 in Shelburne, NH on September 11, 2026 is a non-competitive, fat-ass-style trail event offering five drop bags, bin transport and an online tracker. A refundable $200 bin deposit is required and a 54-hour support cutoff applies.

Trail race at Boulder Beach State Park in Groton, VT on September 12, 2026. Organized by Onion River Outdoors, it offers 25K and 12K distances; limited cell service means bring cash or check for day of purchases.

A September mountain race at Echo Lake State Park offering a five mile course and a half marathon that climbs over 4,300 feet of vertical. Courses run on granite ledges and exposed ridges with remote aid stations.

A mountain footrace from the Cog Railway base in Bretton Woods to the summit of Mount Washington, offered as a 2.75 miles climb or a 5.5 miles roundtrip. The route follows the railway, gains about 3,500 feet and crosses steep rocky terrain.

A remote trail event in Stark, New Hampshire with 50 mile, 25 mile and 25K courses along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Routes are unmarked, require navigation and mandatory gear, and include backcountry aid stations and shuttle logistics.

TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run in Middlebury, Vermont supporting the Trail Around Middlebury. Events range from a full 19 mile route around the village to shorter trail races and a family friendly two mile run.

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 along the banks of Reservoir Choinière with rolling, low-technical trails. Distances range from 1 km to 42 km and bib pickup takes place on site during the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026.

A one lap up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire on September 20, 2026, part of the USATF-New England Mountain Racing Circuit. The course uses grassy ski slopes and gravel service roads and includes three aid stations..