Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2025-2026

Push your limits at the Clark 6 hour Classic, a timed trail challenge at scenic Clark Reservation near Jamesville, NY. Run as many 1.7 mile laps as you can on varied gravel, dirt and rocky sections and finish the Salt City Trail Running ser..

Join the Clear Path Trail 5k at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango for a beginner friendly trail run with sweeping campus views. Run or walk to honor veterans and support programs that help veterans and their families.

Run a scenic trail half marathon around two glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge at Minnewaska State Park, with sweeping views into five states. Limited to 300 runners, chip timed with a finisher gift and refreshments.

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.

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.

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.

Join the inaugural Loop the Lemur at Ross Park Zoo with 6 hour, 2 hour, and 1 hour events plus a kids fun run around a scenic 0.8 mile loop. Finishers get custom shirts and medals and proceeds support lemur conservation.

Run sandy beach and lakeside trails with a scenic climb at Green Lakes State Park in the Sand to Serengeti race on May 17, 2026. Choose a 10 mile challenge or a breezy 3 mile loop and finish with a medal or sports towel.

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 Green Lakes State Park on June 13 and 14, 2026 for swim bike run races, an 8K trail run and kids beach fun. All events benefit YMCA programs and celebrate community spirit led by volunteers.

Push your limits at the Table Rock Trail Challenge, a Last One Standing looped trail race at Clark Reservation State Park. Run short technical loops as cutoffs tighten and aim to be the final male or female finisher.

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 offers scenic, challenging trail runs with 25K and 8K options through classic Catskill terrain. This eco event offsets emissions, benefits The Catskill Center, and celebrates finishers.

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.