Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

Part of the Shawangunk Runners summer series since 1974, the Blueberry Run in Kerhonkson features a 4.1 mile loop around Lake Minnewaska plus shorter kids races, with parking at Minnewaska State Park and no registration fee.

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.

The Webster Trail Classic is a scenic trail run through three distinct parks in Webster, NY. Runners can choose between a 10-mile or a 3.5-mile course, each offering varied terrain. A free kids fun run is also part of the event.

A two-day trail running festival in Honeoye Falls offering ultramarathon distances, day and night 50K races, and team relays, with camping, aid stations, and proceeds benefiting the Blue Foundation.

Backyard ultra on wooded trails at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid on July 25, 2026, requiring a 4.167-mile loop every hour until one runner remains.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.

Experience an intense mountain trail race at Swain Ski Resort featuring 2500 feet of elevation gain across two loops. This USATF Niagara Championship event tests runners with steep ski slope climbs and rapid descents.

LIC Wellness Fest presents the Hurricane Fit Race on August 1, 2026 in Long Island City, Queens. The event runs a one block obstacle course with 20 obstacles and features live results, free finish photos, and on site wellness activities.

A five mile trail race on the Gurney Lane Trails in Queensbury, NY featuring single track terrain, chip timed results, age group awards, a post race celebration and proceeds benefiting the Under the Woods Foundation.

A community trail run and walk in Holland Patent raising funds for autism awareness and local clubs, featuring a 5-mile trail option and a free kids 1K, with water stations, timing, and donated socks for early participants.

Experience a scenic 6k trail race through Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. This memorial cross country event supports a local scholarship fund and features post race refreshments and awards for various age groups.

Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run returns to Mendon Ponds Park on August 2, 2026 with 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run on trails, supporting epilepsy programs for children and adults in Upstate and Central New York.

An evening trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park offering 3 mile and 8 mile courses that run along gorge rims, cross the creek, and include many stairs; the course is marked with water stops and finishes with a post-race pizza party.

IEXC is a community running series at Cobb's Hill Park in Rochester, sponsored by Genesee Valley Harriers and Innovative Edge Sports. It takes place on several evenings in August and is presented as low cost and accessible to all ages.

A four-race 5k cross country series at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester with kids fun runs, age group awards, free entry for youth and club members, and a final Tour de Pain that adds short extra races after the last 5k.

Join this community run in Eden featuring a fast and flat course through woods trails and high school cross country paths. Open to both runners and walkers with two distance options available during the local festival.