Waterville Valley, New Hampshire · Saturday, August 29, 2026
The Black Bear Trail Races is a 1 miles, 4 miles, 23k, 50k, fun run, running, trail running, and ultra event held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. It is located at 33 Village Rd in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.
Run Your Buns Off 4.2 Miler
Happy 17th Anniversary to us! Help us celebrate by Running Your Buns Off this Labor Day weekend in beautiful Bristol, NH and reward yourself at the finish line with one of NH's Best sticky buns!
Wow, 17 years have flown by and the fun continues as our unique, fun-filled 4.2-mile course starts/finishes near the shore of beautiful Newfound Lake and you will experience a community event at its finest. As always, we are excited to see this race continue to grow and proud to announce that we have distributed over $146,000 back to our community since our inception! We will again offer professional chip timing, our large raffle, and of course, delicious sticky buns! PLEASE NOTE - this event does NOT offer same-day race registration so please register online now! We've got some fun new racer gifts for all participants, so grab your friends whether they run or walk, and help us raise funds for this year's community beneficiary - the NH Food Bank. We, along with the NH Food Bank will be hosting our 6th community mobile food drive in Bristol in February 2027 to help support our friends and neighbors dealing with food insecurity or could use a helping hand. We look forward to running our buns
off with you again this Labor Day weekend!
A mountain-forged climb of Cannon Mountain through dense White-Mountain forest, rocky scrambles, and steep ridgelines. The route ascends forest track and rugged scramble sections before you break through to sweeping views over Franconia Notch and the distant peaks of the White Mountains. Push your pace. Carry your weight. Move with the pack.
Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy!
Trek Day Information
UltraTrax Cannon Mountain kicks off at 7am on September 6, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 8/15/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available after the race.
Event Highlights
Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Greek Peak's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning views and varied hiking paths.
All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!
Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the lively setting with fellow adventurers. Spectators and participants can also enjoy on site activities like zip lines, waterpark, mountain coaster, and more!
Delicious Base Camp Food: Base Camp welcomes guests a relaxing and energetic area to celebrate with friends and family.
Mission Driven
UltraTrax is committed to making a positive impact beyond its events. A portion of all proceeds is donated to the Conservation Lands Foundation.
The Call To Duty Memorial Committee is holding a road race to raise funds for the Call to Duty Memorial & Scholarship Fund.
This is our fourth year and we are pleased that it continues to be an annual event for families and runners to enjoy for years to come. Our focus is to honor the brave men who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, and grow the funds for scholarship recipients.
All proceeds from the event go to the "Call To Duty Memorial Scholarship Fund" for the perpetual care of the memorial, and to provide eligible students with scholarship money to pursue public safety careers.
The 10K Course has been certified by USATF. Certification# NH23006BK
Online race registration closes Friday morning at 6:00 AM. Runners will be able to register in person on race morning.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to August 21, 2026 will be given a full refund.
Mandy’s Angels Paws for a Cause 5K
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at the Mandy’s Angels Paws for a Cause 5K! This dog-friendly run/walk takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hesky Park in Meredith, NH. Lace up your sneakers and bring your four-legged friends as we raise funds to provide life-saving diabetic alert dogs to children with Type 1 Diabetes. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines or vitually, your participation helps support our mission at Mandy’s Angels Diabetic Service Dogs Incorporated. Note: Limit of 1 dog per runner/walker
We have also added a virtual race! Participate in this event, but from your own course wherever you are!
We will be providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience. You will be mailed the bib and shirt. Please note: You must register for the virtual race by Friday Sept. 4, 2026 so that we can send you your bib & shirt on time.
Come make a difference—one pawprint at a time!
Please note that the first 50 registrants will receive a Mandy’s Angels Paws for a Cause 5K race shirt!
Mandy’s Angels Diabetic Service Dogs is a 501 (c)3 local non-profit based in Meredith, NH. We raise money to provide diabetic service dogs to children with type 1 diabetes. We provide these service dogs at no cost to the families.