Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 25 Lee Rd, Madbury, NH
- Distance
- Fun Run · 5k Trail Run · ORYA Cross Country
From the Organizer
Trot In The Trees 2026:
Registration is Now Open!! The Oyster River Youth Association, Durham Parks & Recreation and Madbury Recreation Commission have teamed up again for the 6th Trot in the Trees 5K Trail Race and 1 mile Fun Run. The race will be held on Sunday Oct.4th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH. The trail will wind through local trails surrounding Tibbetts Field, including a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest, giving participants a great fall experience. Runners will have to negotiate natural terrain, roots, mud, plenty of fall leaves and the “hay-bale hurdle” to finish the race! The 1-mile Fun Run course will test our younger participants giving them a real trail running experience.
Here For The Community:
In light of the recent Long Family tragedy, we will be donating a portion of this year’s race proceeds to the remaining Long family member through the GoFundMe page that has been established by the Friends of The Long Family and supported by the Lee Fire Department's collection efforts and many others.
Register for the Trot:
You can pre-register for the race or register in-person between 9:00-9:45am the morning of the race to participate. Race shirts will be given to our first 75 5K registrants. We look forward to seeing you on the course!!
Thank you!
Rachel Gasowski
Park & Recreation Director
Town of Durham
(603) 817-4074
durhamrec.recdesk.com
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Events
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
43°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham 2 N, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madbury, NH
Elevation
189 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 9 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 25 Lee Rd, Madbury, NH
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- What is the Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run?
- Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run is a running race held in Madbury, 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 Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Madbury, New Hampshire at 25 Lee Rd, Madbury, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026