Trail Running calendar near Stowe 2025-2026

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.

Join the Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot in Jeffersonville VT for a flat, scenic 5K and 2K plus a free Tot Trot, with timed results and strollers welcome. Costume turkeys are encouraged as proceeds support Cambridge Recreation programs.

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,..

Race The Cog invites runners to tackle the Mount Washington summit via the historic Cog Railway tracks on June 20, 2026, with 2.75 or 5.5 mile options. Expect steep, rocky terrain and a summit Cog train return for the shorter course.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Challenge yourself at the Vermont 50, a legendary mountain bike and ultra run at Ascutney Outdoors. Join racers, relays, vendors and kids fun races while supporting Vermont Adaptive on Sept 27, 2026.

Run through Adirondack woods, ponds and marshes at Amy's Adventure Race for the Lake, a 10th annual trail event supporting Lake George Land Conservancy. Choose 4.5 mile, 10 mile or virtual options and celebrate afterward at the brewery.