Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

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.

Rob's Trail Fest in Hemlock NY offers a marathon, a 15K and a 5K point to point on mixed single track, gravel and paved surfaces, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.

Community Turkey Trot in Cobourg on October 12, 2026 offering 5K, 2.5K, a 1K kids run and virtual options, with medals for many finishers and fundraising for the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

Run a 5K through the private 157 acre Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp on a mix of dirt trails and paved paths. Enjoy the post race Beer Fest and support accessible camping for children with disabilities.

Trail races on two 7K loops at Long Sault Conservation Area offer 2K kids, 7K, 14K, 21K and a 6 hour loop count event. One aid station is at the start finish and onsite parking is limited for a fee.

A spooky themed 3.1 mile run in Mendon, New York on the Lehigh Valley Trail with a costume contest, awards, a post race party at the Cottage Hotel Restaurant, and a virtual entry option; proceeds support David's Refuge.

Test your endurance at Nocturnal 12 a night-themed twelve hour fixed time race on a flat paved path. Walkers and runners can complete as many laps as they choose on this flexible out and back course.

Trail and road events in Wellsville NY on October 18 2026 feature distances from 2 miles to 25 kilometers plus a virtual Home Edition. Courses include forest trails, steep climbs, aid stations and bus shuttles to trailheads.

A trail event on October 18, 2026 in Letchworth State Park covering about 20.5 miles for both runners and hikers, with two aid stations, elapsed-time cutoffs, a shuttle to the start, participant caps, and post-event food and finisher shirts..

Hopson Trail Runs in Honeoye offers scenic fall trail routes of 5K and 9K through WoodsEdge Retreat and Sandy Bottom Park. The event supports Embrace Your Sisters and includes a post race gathering at Birdhouse Brewery with music and a comp..

Trail races at Mendon Ponds Park use a marked 10K loop to offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K distances, with rolling hills and a mix of runnable trails and one rocky section. Aid stations include a stocked mid-loop station and start area..

Three day trail stage race at Mendon Ponds Park featuring 3, 5.5 and 11 mile stages. Rolling starts, a headlamp requirement for the night stage, timing, post-race food and a finisher hoodie for those who complete all stages.

Run or walk as many loops as you choose during this 6 hour event on the Manchester Gateway Trail. This dog friendly race features a scenic 2.3 mile course and benefits the local dog park through a dedicated raffle.

Fat Ass Trail Run at Batawa Ski Hill offers distances from 1 km to 50 km on varied trail terrain, with three aid stations and a cupless policy. The 50 km has a strict cutoff and lighting requirements for after-dark sections.

Turkey Trot 2026 in Ithaca is a roughly 5.5-mile prediction run with no watches allowed, supporting Loaves and Fishes. Participants predict their time and the closest guesses win pies.

A community 5K road race in Batavia, NY with proceeds benefiting Crossroads House. Entry is listed at USD 43.50 and registration closes Wednesday, November 25 at 11:59 PM ET.

A winter trail festival at Powder Mills Park offering 5, 10, and 15 mile options on a looped single-track course, green-race refill-only hydration, limited registration, and a custom hot cocoa mug for early registrants.

A winter trail race on January 2, 2027 in Springwater, NY featuring an approximately 10k loop on single-track trails at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. It is the first event of the Common Ground Winter Trail Series.

A winter trail event near Naples, NY offering one, two, or three loops of a roughly four mile course, with a heated lodge, post-race food and drinks, and winter-oriented amenities including a snowshoe demo.

A 6.5K snowshoe race on January 23, 2027 at Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area near Brighton ON. The single loop route goes through pine groves and includes a post race chili lunch, a touque and prize draws.