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Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races

Date
October 4, 2026
Distance
5K Trail Run · 10K Trail Run
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From the Organizer

The Keene Family YMCA’s Fall Foliage Trail Races offer runners a great opportunity to explore some of Keene’s best trails, while supporting the charitable work of the Y.

This unique race starts and ends at the Keene YMCA, where spectators and your fellow runners will be cheering you on. This year we’re excited to bring you an even better race experience, with options for those new to the sport and for the seasoned trail runner.

Our 5K course is a great introduction to trail running, with a good mix of terrain that will give you a taste of what it’s like to run trails. This is a fast course, offering a great experience for beginners, and a potential PR opportunity for those with a bit more experience.

The 10K course is a bit more challenging, though still very runnable with lots of smooth singletrack and plenty of elevation gain to get your heart pumping. 

All participants who register by or before September 1sr will get a race t-shirt. We should have some extras for late entries, but we can’t guarantee we’ll have your size so make sure to register early!

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups will be as follows:

60 and over
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
15-19
11-15
Under 10

Chip timing is being provided by Tri-State Racing. 

Funds raised from this event help to make YMCA programs and services more accessible to everyone in our community. We strive to ensure that no one is turned away due to lack of funds and events such as this help us ensure that everyone who chooses to has access to the Y and all of our life-changing programs. 

 

Events

5K Trail Run9 AMRegister →
10K Trail Run9 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

65°

Typical Low

40°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Keene, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:50 AMSunset 6:27 PMDaylight 11h 37m

Host City

About Keene, NH

Population

22,923

as of 2023

Elevation

520 ft

Nearest Airport

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 43 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 73 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Race
Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races
Date
October 4, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races?
Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races is a running race held in Keene, New Hampshire on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races?
Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Keene, New Hampshire at 200 Summit Road, Keene, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races

Oct 4, 2026

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