Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run
Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Madbury, NH, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 25 Lee Rd, Madbury, NH
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
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 9:30 A.M. (1 mile fun run) with the 5k trail race starting 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:
A portion of the race proceeds will go towards youth recreation scholarships for Oyster River community members looking for assistance with Oyster River Youth Assocaition and Durham Parks & Recreation program registration fees.
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 all 5K registrant who sign up by 9/6/26. 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
City 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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Days to train
- 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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Trot in the Trees 5k Trail Race and Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026