Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2026-2027

Experience the trails of Highland Forest County Park with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50K distance options. This event features technical terrain and significant elevation gain through forests and logging lanes near Fabius.

A four race 5 km trail series at Cole's Woods in Glens Falls across Tuesdays in May, with a 20 km challenge for those who complete all four events. Entry fees, T shirt allocation, awards and proceeds benefiting the Glens Falls Youth Center..

A backyard ultra on May 30, 2026 at Trenton Fish and Game Club where runners repeat a 3 1/3 mile loop each hour until one remains or a 30 hour limit is reached. Milestone patches and live online tracking are provided.

A trail festival on a 3.8 mile loop featuring a rugged staircase that climbs over 800 feet in less than a mile. Runners can compete solo, join a relay team with flexible lap orders, or take part in a relaxed 1 to 3 lap Fun Run.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Bethel Woods on June 6-7, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races, an obstacle workshop, on-site camping, and team entry options.

An annual community 5k and kids run that raises suicide awareness and supports families; offers in-person and virtual 3.1 mile options and a 1 mile kids run.

A mountain trail event in Roxbury, NY on June 7, 2026 offering a 6.5 mile race with 3500 ft gain and a 5k with a steep opening climb and downhill finish, with awards and finisher swag.

A flat, non technical trail 5K at Schodack Island State Park on June 7, 2026, with kids races, post race music and a BBQ. Entry fees rise by registration period and kids races cost five dollars each.

A two-day event at Green Lakes State Park with Saturday swim-bike-run races and Sunday trail and kids runs. Registration opens July 21, 2025 and fees vary by event.

A Last One Standing loop race at Clark Reservation State Park in Jamesville, NY, featuring two short circuits over table rock and mixed trail. Cutoff times shrink each lap and the event concludes with a post-race cookout.

Manitou's Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon across the Catskills with about 15,000 ft of climbing, rocky terrain, long aid gaps, and a temporary waitlist registration process that gives early access to past finishers.

Test your endurance at Elka Park with this 14.5 mile weighted event. Participants navigate over 5,000 feet of elevation gain while carrying a 20 pound pack through the New York landscape.

A loop trail run at Lawson Lake Park on June 20, 2026, featuring a 1.25 mile course with lake and creek views. Options include 2.5M, 5M, a one-hour format, and team entries; awards and a meal ticket are included.

A self-timed family run and walk at Tap Root Fields with mapped loops through fields and wood-chipped trails, picnic areas, a bounce house, and strawberry-themed refreshments. Open to all ages; pets are not allowed.

Five Monday evening 5K trail races at Town of Wilton Camp Saratoga across June to August 2026. Entries available per race or as a series package; proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.

An 8.6 mile trail run at Minnewaska State Park Preserve on June 24 with chip timing and commemorative towels for finishers. Entry is limited to 250 runners and parking carries a 10 USD per car fee.

An obstacle course backyard ultra where athletes run an approximately 3 miles loop every hour until one remains. Solo and relay formats are available, with a 50 mile solo option and team relays for groups of three to six.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Albany, NY on July 12, 2026 featuring more than 18 obstacles. The event welcomes participants aged seven and up and is presented as non competitive with an emphasis on fun and teamwork.

A 55K self-supported trail ultra on a remote section of the Northville Placid Trail between Piseco Lake and Wakely Dam, with 3,300 ft of elevation gain. Registration requires validation of a recent endurance race; payment is charged after v..

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.