Trail Running calendar near Ripton 2025-2026

Test your grit at the Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard, a Last Person Standing uphill race in Brownsville VT where runners repeat hourly laps of steep ascent until only one remains. Aid, indoor facilities and camping are available.

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..

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Springfield VT at Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot, a flat, scenic 5K along the Black River with a virtual option to support local food banks and school teams. Finishers get socks and cider donuts.

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.

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.

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.

Take on 8.2 miles and 3,010 ft of climbing at Killington Resort, summiting multiple peaks for sweeping mountain views. This limited field trail race tests runners on steep, rocky terrain with a memorable Needle's Eye finish.

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.

Celebrate July 4 with mountain races at Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks, from a scenic 10K to a tough 21K plus a spirited kids ascent. Sign up for a single race or the Vert Junky combo for extra climbing fun.

Scenic 5K and 10K trail races through the Green Mountain National Forest at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center in Goshen. Proceeds support the center and registration opens Nov 1, 2025.

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.

Push your limits at Last Man Standing Lake Placid on July 25, 2026 at Mt Van Hoevenberg. This backyard ultra sends runners on a 4.167 mile wooded loop each hour until one person remains, with awards and finisher medals for every milestone.

Tackle a scenic but rugged three day stage race around Lake Sunapee covering about 75 miles and 15,500 ft of climbing across technical single track, fire roads and gravel. Prefer one day? A 50k option follows the same corridor with roughly..

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 Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on August 23, 2026 for a scenic road and trail loop with a fun calf deep river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, proceeds support Springfield High School cross country.

Explore Waterville Valley trails at the Black Bear Trail Races on August 29. Choose from a family friendly 1 mile fun run up to a challenging 50K around nearby 4,000 foot peaks, with finishers awards, post race snacks and a finish festival.

Run the Westmore Mountain Challenge in East Charleston, Vermont, a rugged trail marathon that crosses five peaks over 26 miles and 6,100 ft of climbing. Shorter distances and limited entries create a scenic, low impact mountain experience.