Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

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.

Ultrarun on the Erie Canal towpath in Lockport, NY with 100, 50 and 25 mile options, marina facilities and staffed aid stations.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options with on-course aid 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.

A point to point 100K trail ultramarathon in Naples NY on August 22 2026 featuring nearly all single track terrain, 11 aid stations, a 20 hour cutoff, shuttle and free camping.

Backyard Ultra at Winona State Forest near Mannsville NY where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops each hour until 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.

A multi-distance trail event at Green Lakes State Park near Fayetteville NY offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 12 hour timed loop on varied trail terrain.