Trail Running calendar near Albany 2026-2027

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 mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort offering a 25K (about 16 miles, 5000+ ft elevation change) and an 8K on ski slopes; both distances allow hikers. The event is organized as zero carbon and raises donations for The Catskill Center.

A scenic 8 mile run on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path beside the Ashokan Reservoir in West Hurley, NY. Entrants are limited to 100 and the event is part of the ORC 2026 Grand Prix with proceeds supporting the Woodstock Land Conservanc..

Jug End Loop Ultra on August 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA features a 4.2 mile loop through woods, fields and an apple orchard. Participants run as many 4.2 mile laps as they choose within six hours and receive award..

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 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..

OakRunner Trail Run features 5K and 10K mountain trail courses at Oak Mountain in Speculator, NY. The route runs on wooded, uneven trails with climbs and descents and a portion of proceeds benefits the Oak Mountain Race Team.

An inclusive trail festival at Northfield Mountain on August 29, 2026 that centers queer and trans runners and allies. It offers a 20k prediction race, an untimed 5k fun run or hike, and a Kid's Run with community-focused prizes.

A 50K trail ultramarathon near Stony Creek, NY on September 6, 2026, with a lollipop course from Harrisburg Lake through Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, multiple aid stations, and about 3,028 feet of elevation change.

A trail race along the scenic Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale NY offering 70-mile, 30-mile, and half marathon divisions on an unsupported, checkpointed route with shuttle access and event swag.

An unsupported, end-to-end group run of about 56 miles along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven, organized as a fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut with a 14 hour completion limit and required self-supp..

A Keene State College alumni cross-country meet on 09/12/2026 at the Keene State Athletic Complex featuring a men's 5K and a women's 2 Mile race; registration runs 09/06 to 09/12 with a $25 fee per event.

Three community races at Springfield Dam include a free kids 0.5 mile, a 1 mile Maniac Mile for ages 10 and up, and a scenic 3.1 mile course with trails, food vendors, and family activities.

Trail races in Pittsfield State Forest on September 12, 2026 include a 50K ultramarathon and shorter looped options on a course with significant climbing and three aid stations. Proceeds support Free to Run Inc.

Experience the rugged beauty of northwest Connecticut at Macedonia Brook State Park. Featuring single track trails and views of the Catskill Mountains, this event offers 12K, 25K, and 50K distances for trail runners.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races in Chesterfield, NH offers 50k and 23k mountain trail ultraruns on Sunday 9/13/26. Aid stations provide LMNT, Tailwinds, and Untapped and proceeds support New Hampshire Special Olympics.

Trail races in Brookfield New York offer a 5k, 15k and a 50k ultra on truck and horse trails; the 50k includes 4,800+ feet of vertical gain and a nine hour cutoff.

A timed trail festival in Pawling, NY offering 24, 12 (day and night), 6 and 3 hour events on a roughly 1.7 mile loop with about 160 feet of gain per loop. The event includes an athlete tent area, aid station offerings, cupless rules, and f..

Trail run and walk at Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville NY on Saturday September 19 2026. Routes of 2 5 and 8 miles pass Lake Myosotis and a historic racetrack while raising funds for local organizations.