Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

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.

Remote 30 km singletrack race in the Catskills with about 4,800 ft climb, seven aid stations and a 6 hour cutoff; entry requires qualifying standards and self-sufficiency.

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.

A one day obstacle race and wellness festival in Long Island City on August 1, 2026 featuring a one block mystery course with 20 obstacles plus workouts and 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.

A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

Trail races at Mt. Van Hoevenberg near Lake Placid on August 8, 2026, using diverse singletrack and forest trails with climbs and descents.

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 on the Erie Canal towpath in Lockport NY offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile options. The course starts at Wide Water's Marina and includes multiple staffed aid stations and a Middleport turnaround.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY on August 15, 2026, offering 50K, 25K, and 5.5‑mile options with aid stations, a post-race meal, and proceeds supporting park conservation.

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.