Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Race

Roxbury, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Keene, New Hampshire. The event is organized by the Keene Family YMCA and offers two trail race distances:

  • 5K Trail Run
  • 10K Trail Run

The races start and finish at the Keene YMCA, located at 200 Summit Road, Keene, NH 03431.

Race details

Entry fee for each distance is $35. Registration opens July 9, 2026. Participants who register on or before September 1 will receive a race t-shirt; sizes for late registrants are not guaranteed. Chip timing is provided by Tri-State Racing. A course map is available as a downloadable PDF.

The 5K course includes a mix of terrain suitable for trail running. The 10K features smooth singletrack and sections with elevation gain. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and top female finishers in each age group. Age groups are: Under 10; 11-15; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over.

Funds raised by the event support YMCA programs and services to help make them more accessible to the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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