Mount Washington
Trail Running Calendar near Mount Washington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mount Washington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.
A set of road, trail and kids races in Waterville Valley on October 11, 2026, featuring a scenic 10 mile trail with mountain views and a mostly flat 5K.
A rugged self supported 10 km trail race in the Great North Woods near Randolph, New Hampshire, run without aid stations and requiring a mandatory gear list.
November 2026
A trail-based 5 km and a 1 km kids fun run in Jackson, NH with staging and parking at Eagle Mountain House, awards for top finishers, and local school beneficiaries.
May 2027
Timed trail races of 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a 2.0 mile mostly single track loop at White Lake State Park in Tamworth, NH.
June 2027
A 23K trail race in Tamworth, NH with about 4,500 to 4,800 ft of climb, rocky technical trails and a summit loop on Mount Chocorua; mandatory mountain gear required.
A 6.9 mile trail race at Cannon Mountain with 3,080 feet of vertical gain, multiple divisions with cash and gear prizes, and season points toward a PEAK FREAK buckle.
July 2027
A 5K obstacle course at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine, featuring ski-trail and wooded terrain with custom built obstacles.
August 2027
Multi-distance trail ultras in the White Mountains centered on Waterville Valley with long mountain routes, large elevation gains, strict mandatory gear, and limited crew access.
Trail races alongside the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit: a 2.75 miles climb or a 5.5 miles roundtrip with significant elevation gain and exposed alpine terrain.
September 2027