Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2025-2026

Join the Cazenovia Turkey Trot on Nov 27, 2025 for a chip timed 5K or 1 mile fun run along the scenic Gorge Trail. Family friendly event benefits Caz Cares and kids 12 and under run free.

Get festive at the Ugly Sweater 5K in Canajoharie on December 6, 2025, where runners and walkers hit the scenic Erie Canal trail in holiday style. All proceeds support the Community Youth Center and age group prizes add extra fun for racers..

Tackle about 9 miles of scenic but often icy and technical trails in Highland Forest, Fabius, then enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast at Skyline Lodge. Shortcuts make this a fun, flexible winter outing for runners and families.

Enjoy winter trail runs and a snowshoe race at Chenango Valley State Park during the Binghamton Pond Festival, with festival vibes near the start. Choose 10k, 20k or 50k loops or a free kids run and support local youth programs.

The Gurney Lane 5K Snowshoe Race will take place in Queensbury on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Try the Fire and Ice Winter Run at Gilbert Lake State Park for scenic snowy loops on forest, gravel and road with options for 10K, 25K or 50K and snowshoes welcome. Warm aid, coffee and fireplaces at the Briggs cabin and proceeds support a..

English's Ridge Rumble returns April 18, 2026 at Green Lakes State Park with 50 km, 20 mile and 10 mile options on scenic but challenging trails. Expect varied surfaces, technical sections, open fields, and about 1,300 ft of climbing.

Celebrate spring at the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5K on April 19 in New Paltz, a scenic two lap run through vineyards and orchards. Enjoy a cider pour, fresh donut, finisher medal and commemorative shirt.

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

Hit the sandy beach and winding forest trails at Green Lakes State Park for Sand to Serengeti, with 10 mile and 3 mile routes around Round Lake and up to the Serengeti ridge. Finishers get a medal or sports towel and local vendors and raffl..

Enjoy a scenic 5k at Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George with a cross country style course and options to volunteer and run. Finishers get a medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a shirt and a wine pour.

Recharge your trail legs with a small group spring camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskills. Tackle technical scrambles and big climbs while getting on trail coaching and mental performance work to sharpen your skills and confidence.

Take on the slopes at the Plattekill Mountain Race in Roxbury NY on June 7, 2026, where ski runs and forest trails deliver steep climbs, fast descents and sweeping views. Choose the 6.5 mile mountain course or the punchy 5k and race for top..

Join YMCA Race Weekend at scenic Green Lakes State Park June 13 to 14 for multisport races, an 8K trail run through forests and meadows, and a Kids Fun Run on the beach. Proceeds support YMCA community programs.

Manitou’s Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon in the Catskills across rugged, technical trails and massive climbing. Limited aid, long remote stretches and hand over hand sections make it a grueling but rewarding mountain challenge.

Climb It For Climate at Belleayre Mountain on August 16, 2026 offers 25K and 8K mountain courses or an early start hike. Join community events, enjoy plant based aid, and support The Catskill Center with an eco conscious approach.

Explore rugged single track through old growth forest at the Salt Springs Trail Races on August 29, 2026 in Montrose PA. Choose 5K, 10K or a demanding 50K five loop course with steep climbs and technical descents while supporting the park.

Run the Shawangunk Ridge Trail in Rosendale NY on Sep 12, 2026. Choose 70 mile, 30 mile or half marathon routes through rocky ridgelines, waterfalls and cliffs in a self supported backcountry challenge.

Trail runs in Charles E Baker State Forest with a 5K for beginners, a family friendly 15K, or a rugged 50K ultra with major climbing in three loops. On site grilled food helps the local school and bonuses await new course records.

The Cat's Tail Marathon will take place in Shandaken on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 26 miles.