Trail Running Calendar New York 2025-2026

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 climbing Mile Sweep and a 4.8-mile second loop ascending some of Swain’s toughest climbs, including Clark an..

The Churney Gurney 5 Mile Trail Race is an annual event held in Queensbury, NY, featuring a challenging 5-mile trail run on the scenic Gurney Lane Trails. The course includes lots of single track paths with various ups and downs, offering a great trail running experience. The race starts and finishe..

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 Trenton Fish and Game Club Autism Awareness Run/Walk, held in Holland Patent, NY, features a 5-mile trail run and walk on non-technical hiking and ski trails through pines and hardwoods. The course consists of two loops of a 2.5-mile trail with three water stations. The event also includes a fre..

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..

The Lake Placid Trail Challenge, held at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, NY, offers trail running races of 10K, half marathon (21.3K), and 50K distances. Set in a historic Nordic ski center that hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics, the course features single-track, steep, and flowy trails through den..

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..

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 with approximately 15 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or a shorter 8K course covering about 5..

The Heron Trail Run is an annual 5K running and walking event held in Panama, New York, at 2361 Waits Corners Road. This free race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, featuring a well-marked, challenging, and enjoyable course suitable for both new and experienced runners and walkers. Th..

The Fabulous Fahnestock Trail Races take place in Fahnestock State Park, Cold Spring, NY, offering distances of 50K, 25K, and a 5.5-mile race. The course features a mix of runnable dirt roads and technical single-track trails, with scenic views including lakes, ponds, and old rail beds. Runners expe..

Serenity on the Trails is a 4-mile trail race held in Schenectady Central Park, New York. The event features an open time trial format, allowing runners to start their timed lap anytime between 8 and 11 AM, with the course closing at noon. The race honors the memory of Ellen Wisnoski and supports Se..

The Hook Mountain Ultra is a challenging 51.7-mile trail run held in Upper Nyack, New York, featuring 10,928 feet of elevation gain. The course includes one 5.7-mile small loop followed by four 11.5-mile big loops, all starting and finishing at Nyack Beach State Park. Runners begin with a steep 1.6-..

The Twisted Branch Trail Run is a challenging 100K ultra running event held in the Finger Lakes region of New York, starting near Naples, NY. The point-to-point course follows the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail, featuring nearly 95% single-track terrain through rugged and scenic landscapes. Wit..

Fellows Frolic is a trail running event held at Morgan Hill State Forest near Tully, New York. The race features a challenging 3.27-mile loop with 607 feet of elevation gain, marked primarily by orange blazes along the Fellows Hill Loop Trail. Participants run multiple loops within a 3-hour time fra..

The West Almond Trails IMPACT Run is an annual trail running event held in Belmont, New York, within the scenic Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests. The race offers multiple distances including a 5K walk or run and a 10K run, with special categories for IMPACT members and high school or colleg..

The Dirty Dozen 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in Forest Park, Queens, New York City. The race features a 2.5-mile loop along the scenic Orange Trail, completed 12 times for a total of 50 kilometers. Each loop includes 300 feet of elevation gain, making the course deceptively tough with rol..

The Winona Forest Backyard Ultra, held near Mannsville, NY, is a unique endurance running event set in the scenic Winona State Forest. Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting on the hour, with the goal of being the last runner standing. Participants must finish each loop within the h..

The Green Lakes Endurance Runs, held at Tulip Hill Picnic Area in Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY, offer ultrarunning events including 100K, 50K, 25K races, and a new 12-hour timed race called GLER GALEFORCE. The courses feature varied terrain with well-maintained single and double track tr..

The Saratoga Community & Cross Country 5K Challenge is a running and walking event held at Pitney Meadows Community Farm in Saratoga Springs, NY. The event features a 5K Run/Walk and a free 5K Run/Walk for kids aged five and under. Participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere with music, a food truck,..