Trail Running calendar near Auburn 2026-2027

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon on scenic Kennedy State Forest routes with age and gender based staggered head starts, steep hills, aid stations every few miles, and a cupless hydration policy.

Timed loop trail event at Sugar Hill State Forest with 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour options on a 4 mile loop with about 500 feet gain per lap. Aid station, post run food, swag, and nearby first come first serve camping.

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Naples, NY on September 12, 2026, offering a long and short course alongside camping, post-race food and drink, event apparel, and awards for overall finishers.

Trail ultras near Cortland, NY offering 100 mile, relay, 50 mile and 50K options on steep, technical singletrack. Organizers plan a major course change and will publish maps and aid station details when ready.

Experience an outdoor adventure at Everest Park featuring a four mile obstacle course with forty natural and man made challenges. Families can choose between the full mud run or a specialized mini course for younger children.

A fundraiser at Mendon Ponds Park on September 13, 2026 offering road and trail 5K options, a trail X Challenge with exercise stations, a virtual 5K for September, and a 10K trail plus road combo.

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.

A mid September 2026 trail running festival at Greek Peak Mountain Resort featuring multiple mountain races, night runs, a dog friendly 5k, an uphill 1k, and a kids mile.

An obstacle and fitness race on September 13, 2026 in Fayetteville, NY featuring a roughly 3 mile course with about 23 first responder inspired challenges, including Search & Rescue, Hose Drag and timed mental focus tasks.

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 races in Brookfield, NY through Charles E Baker State Forest offering 5k, 15k, and a 50k ultra with 4,600+ feet of ascent across three loops; food is available and cash prizes exist for new course records.

A 100 km trail race around Morgan Hill State Forest near Tully, NY, covering about 63.7 miles and 10,286 feet of climb. The event features seven aid stations, required offline navigation gear, and an option to race as an eight-leg relay.

A community 5K and 10K on the Keuka Outlet Trail in Penn Yan with start and finish at Cascade Falls. Courses pass Seneca Mills Falls and the 10K reaches the former Fox Mills site; shirts and medals included.

A scenic five mile memorial run and virtual five mile option in Hinckley, NY, with a kids fun run included; proceeds fund a memorial scholarship for students pursuing medical studies.

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.

An eight hour fixed time race and relay on a flat **3.45 mile** out and back trail next to Dryden Lake. Solo and team divisions, a single well stocked aid station, and optional 0.4 mile mini loops in the final hour.

Trail races in Morgan Hill State Forest near Fabius NY use mostly single track trails with ponds, waterfalls, and notable elevation. Distances include a marathon and a half marathon with on course aid stations and awards.

A 3.1 mile trail race at the Great Swamp Conservancy habitat center in Canastota NY on October 4, 2026. The course runs on natural trails and crosses a country road; registration opens July 15 and the fee is $20.

Trail runs of 10K and 23K through singletrack and dirt roads in Danby State Forest with views from the Thatcher Pinnacles. The course features marked turns, aid stations, and varied elevation and footing.