Trail Running Calendar New York 2025-2026

The Great Hill Ultra is a challenging 62-mile trail race set in the scenic Finger Lakes region near Naples, NY. The course features diverse terrain including hills, valleys, swamplands, and gully rim trails, offering exceptional views throughout. Runners experience a unique route that passes through..

Pinky’s Rock n Rolla is a unique 4-mile trail race held in Richmond Hill, New York, featuring actual hiking trails rather than bridle paths or gravel roads. The course, located in Forest Park, offers a challenging and scenic run through naturally carved terrain shaped by glaciation, including a 100-..

The High Tor Trail Marathon, held in Naples, NY, offers both a half marathon and a full marathon option, with the latter consisting of two loops of the half marathon course. The race begins and ends at Naples Community Park, featuring a scenic route that includes vibrant downtown streets and challen..

The Whiteface Mountain Races, held at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort in Wilmington, NY, are among the most challenging mountain running events in the U.S., featuring extreme vertical gain and loss. The main race, the Marshak Mountain Race, offers a 10K loop with about 3,800 feet of elevation gain and..

Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run, known as "Seize the Day," is an annual fundraising event held at Mendon Ponds Park near Canfield and Douglas Roads in New York. The race offers 10K and 5K trail runs, as well as a one-mile fun run/walk, welcoming runners, walkers, hikers, and leashed dogs. The courses star..

The Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon & 10K takes place in Penn Yan, New York, along the scenic Minnesetah River in the Finger Lakes region. The event features out-and-back courses for both the half marathon and 10K, showcasing picturesque waterfalls, historic abandoned mills, and well-maintained tra..

The Bella Rose Vineyard Wine Run 5k is a scenic running and walking event held at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery in Lewiston, New York, along the Niagara Wine Trail. Scheduled for July 20, 2025, this chip-timed 5k race welcomes participants aged 1 to 99 and offers a festive atmosphere combining fitnes..

The Wakely Dam Ultra is a challenging 55K ultramarathon held in Piseco, New York, within the Adirondack Park wilderness. The race follows a remote, technical trail along the Northville Placid Trail between Piseco Lake and Wakely Dam, featuring 3,300 feet of elevation gain. It is a self-supported eve..

The Second Annual Orange Runners Club Summer Sizzle XC5k is a cross country running event held in Warwick, New York, at the Rich Furst Sanfordville Elementary School XC Course. This 5k race, rooted in teamwork, dedication, competition, and fun, takes place on a course known for its rich cross countr..

The Mighty Mosquito Trail Race and Relay, held at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon, New York, is a challenging ultramarathon event featuring multiple race options. Participants can choose from a 100-mile solo race, a new 50-mile Mega Mosquito race, 50-mile and 99-mile team relays, and both daytime and ni..

The STRC Trailfest, hosted by the Southern Tier Running Club, takes place at Newtown Battlefield State Park in Wellsburg, NY. This event features a 3-hour trail challenge on a scenic 1-mile loop trail with approximately 300 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants can run, hike, or walk as many..

The Newbsanity Extreme Ravine Trail Race, held in Binghamton, NY, offers a challenging trail running experience on the southern trail system of the Newbsanity Adventure Center. Participants can choose from a 5K single loop, a 15K race consisting of three loops, or a demanding 12-hour endurance event..

The Swain Mountain Race, held in Swain, NY, is a challenging 6.5-mile mountain trail race featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain. The course includes two loops: a 1.8-mile initial loop with a steady climb and a longer 4.8-mile loop that tackles some of Swain’s toughest ascents, including Clar..

Stephen's Run 6k is a cross country race held annually at Long Point State Park in Bemus Point, New York. The 6-kilometer trail race takes place on scenic paths along Chautauqua Lake, offering runners a beautiful natural setting. Established in memory of Stephen Pangborn, a young cross country runne..

The Lake Placid Trail Challenge, held at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, NY, offers runners a scenic and challenging experience on August 9, 2025. This event features three race distances: 10K, half marathon (21K), and 50K.The course includes single-track, steep, and flowy trails through dense fo..

The Landis Arboretum 5K Forest Run, held in Esperance, NY, is a scenic cross-country race through the arboretum’s forests and meadows, offering beautiful views of the Schoharie Valley. This rolling 5K course is part of the Route 20 Challenge Series and is USATF sanctioned. The event features chip ti..

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-distance running event held in Lockport, NY, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 25-mile race options. Set along the historic Erie Canal Towpath, the course begins at Wide Water’s Marina, offering amenities like showers, restrooms, and a fully stocked aid statio..

The Running Wild at Wildwood is a 2.5-mile trail run/walk held at Wildwood State Park in Wading River, New York. This scenic event takes place rain or shine, offering participants a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the park while running or walking a well-marked trail. Amenities include live re..

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail running event held at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in the Catskill Mountains, New York. Participants can choose between a challenging 25K course, approximately 15 miles with 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or a shorter 8K course of about 5 miles wi..

The Heron Trail Run is an annual event held in Panama, New York, featuring a 5K run and a 5K walk suitable for all ages. The race takes place on scenic, well-marked trails that offer a challenging yet enjoyable experience for both new and experienced participants. This event honors the memory of Dav..