New York
New York Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New York for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 173 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New York below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.
A summer ultramarathon in Lockport NY offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile races along the Erie Canal towpath with stocked aid stations.
Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile courses with on-course support and a post-race meal.
Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.
A day of timed endurance challenges on a wooded 2.62 mile loop at Tilden Hill Farm in Verona NY. Events finish with an optional pond plunge and a post event celebration with medals and awards.
Mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort offering 25K and 8K courses, zero-carbon measures, and fundraising support for The Catskill Center.
Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.
An eight mile trail run on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path beside the Ashokan Reservoir in West Hurley, NY, limited to 100 runners with age-group awards and a commemorative item for early registrants.
Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.
Point to point 100K trail race in Naples NY on Aug 22, 2026 with a 20 hour cutoff, 11 aid stations, shuttle service, and free camping.
Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour at Winona Forest Backyard Ultra in Mannsville NY until only one runner remains.
A trail event at Morgan Hill State Forest featuring a roughly 3.3 mile loop, a 3-hour race and a $1,000 seven-lap challenge, with aid stations and limited parking.
A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.
Trail ultraruns at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville NY offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 12-hour timed loop around the lakes.
A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.
Loop-style endurance race in Paul Smiths NY on August 22, 2026 with 6, 3 and 1 hour options on a roughly 4 mile wooded loop and festival amenities.
An inaugural 5K cross country run through New Lisbon and Garrattsville on August 22, held at Butternuts Beer and Ale as part of Butternut Valley Days.
A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering 10K, 13.1M, 26.2M and 50K courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for marathon and..
On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are collected.
A half marathon and a 5K on the Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon on August 23, 2026. The half is USATF certified and part of the Rochester Runner of the Year series, with prizes and commemorative items for early registrants.