Trail Running calendar near Bethpage 2025-2026

Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon offers a scenic single loop through five Westchester parks, with 90 percent on dirt trails, roots and rocks under tree cover. Expect abundant wildlife, quiet forest passages and a true trail running challen..

Join the Suffolk County Marathon weekend in Bay Shore NY on Oct 17 and 18, 2026, with races from a kids 1K to the full marathon plus a virtual challenge you can complete anytime. Fun for families and serious runners alike.

Tackle rugged trails at Big Bear SquaTCh South, a half marathon and 10K in Harriman State Park with steep climbs, roots and a short scramble. Small field and proceeds benefit trail maintenance for an intimate, rewarding race.

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile trail run through historic Muscoot Farm in Katonah, with fun kids races and farm market perks. Finishers get Farm Bucks to spend at the market, making this a perfect fall family run and local food celebration.

Fall Back into the Trails is a weekend trail running festival at Red Wing Recreation Area in Lagrangeville NY with 100k, 50k and 10k options. Enjoy full aid, custom finisher medals and awards, and UTMB Index status for the 50k and 100k.

Run the Vineyards Unionville offers scenic 5K and 8K trail runs through vineyards with chip timing. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a souvenir stemless wine glass and a post race pour for a festive finish.

Run or walk the family friendly Never Stop Running Foundation Long Island Turkey Trail Trot, a scenic 5K through Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026. Enjoy post race refreshments and a festive community atmosphere.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail half in Roosevelt Forest, eight laps of a 1.64 mile wooded loop with roots, rocks and rolling hills. Costumes are encouraged with prizes, plus a book drive to benefit local kids.

Join FEAR Trail Fest 2026 for a scenic, technical 5 mile loop at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ with rocks, roots and about 600 feet of climbing. Registration opens May 31 2026 and is limited to 120 runners, hikers welcome.

Join a scenic 3.5 mile Thanksgiving trail run or walk around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott CT on November 26, 2026 to benefit the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Enjoy post race yoga, finisher medals, swag and a dog friendly vibe.

Join the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot, a festive 5K through scenic Inwood Hill Park on Thanksgiving Day. Run or walk to support the Inwood Food Pantry while enjoying community spirit, free finish photos, and live results.

The NSRF Leftover Turkey Trot 5K will take place in Bethpage on Saturday 28 November 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The NSRF 50/50 Turkey Trot 5K will take place in West Babylon on Sunday 29 November 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.