Fall Foliage Foot Races

Waterville Valley, United States • 12 Oct 2025

Fall Foliage Foot Races at Waterville Valley, NH, 2025 offers three events: a 5K Road Race, a 10 Mile Trail Race, and a Kid's Fun Run. The action centers in Town Square, with a mostly flat 5K out-and-back through the heart of Waterville Valley. The 10 Mile Trail Race is described as a scenic and challenging fall trail run in the White Mountain National Forest, starting in Town Square and climbing to Snow’s Mountain, with views of Mt.

Tecumseh and Mt. Osceola, then a downhill finish circling a pond. The Kid's Run is a 1-mile out-and-back along Village Rd.

The festivities align with the Fall Foliage Fest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile Trail Race
5 km
5k Road Race
Kid's Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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