Trail Running calendar near Appleton 2026-2027

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.

Amer's Epilepsy Trail Race at Mendon Ponds Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed one mile fun run. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome and proceeds benefit EPI epilepsy programs.

Beast of Burden Summer in Lockport NY follows the Erie Canal towpath and offers 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile distances with fully stocked aid stations and a start at Wide Waters Marina.

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.

Mud Hero Toronto is a 6 km mud obstacle event at Albion Hills on August 22, 2026. The program includes mud obstacles, a finisher medal, live DJ, food trucks, and paid onsite bag check and parking.

Black Diamond Express on August 23, 2026 features a 5K and a USATF certified half marathon along the Lehigh Valley Trail near Mendon, supporting the Mendon Foundation and trail maintenance with Monroe County Parks.

The 5K Foam Fest in Toronto is a two day obstacle course fun run with over 25 obstacles, a giant inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a free kids zone, festival vendors and a beer garden.

Raid the City is a three hour urban navigation race in Hamilton where teams of two collect points at checkpoints across trails, roads, alleys and parks. Teams must run on foot and use a smartphone app to track checkpoint visits.

Trail running and hiking event at Albion Hills Conservation Area in Caledon on September 5, 2026 offering multiple adult and kids courses with fees in Canadian dollars and fundraising pages.

Trail running at Albion Hills Conservation Park on singletrack with three distances, family facilities, camping and pool. Swag and finisher medals available for purchase and the event is cup free.

A community 5K trail run and 2-Mile non-timed walk at Sprague Brook County Park on September 12, 2026, supporting the Bread of Life Outreach Center; real-time timing, age-group awards, post-race activities, and keepsake blanks for early reg..

A dog friendly community 5K at Campground Adventures in Hinsdale, NY, with 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Cattaraugus County SPCA. Trails, local vendors, free parking, and refunds available up to seven days before the event.

Celebrate fitness and recovery at Mendon Ponds Park with a variety of road and trail races. Choose from five kilometer courses or a ten kilometer combination with options for added physical challenges.

A 5K and 10K trail run in Letchworth State Park on September 13, 2026 featuring woodland courses, finisher medals, a post-race celebration at Trailside Lodge, and timed results with downloadable certificates and photos.

Multi-day timed ultras at Shortsville Reindeer Farm on a one mile grass and trail loop. Multiple timed options, an on-course aid barn, and belt buckles for finishers who complete 100 loops; proceeds support ROCovery Fitness.

Trail race at Slabtown Cider Co. on private Woodnewton Farm trails offering distances from a 1K kids run to a 40K five loop option. The event includes fundraising for trail restoration and a cup free policy.

A one mile loop elimination challenge in Webster NY on September 20, 2026 where runners must meet shrinking time cutoffs each mile; finishers receive a medal and category pins, with cash prizes for top male and female.

A transit-friendly, chip-timed urban trail race in Hamilton offering multiple distances through King's Forest, the Bruce Trail and scenic waterfalls. Aid stations are cupless and a Canadian made toque is included.

A 5 km trail run with a 1 km option at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch on 27 September 2026, supporting sanctuary fundraising. Listed fee CA$40 and teams registered by 31 July enter an Early Bird draw for a private tour.

A 5 Peaks trail event at Heart Lake Conservation Park featuring shaded trails, a heart-shaped lake and four distance options. The race is cup-free with on-course aid stations and awards handed out on site.