Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2025-2026

Trail run on snowy forest paths and an all you can eat pancake breakfast at Skyline Lodge in Highland Forest on Dec 20. Choose the full 9 mile course or take marked shortcuts and run at your own pace through rugged scenery.

Join Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe at Chenango Valley State Park during the Pond Festival for scenic looped trails from 10k to 50k and a kids race. Crowds and aid at the start and finish make for a lively, supportive day.

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

Fire and Ice Winter Run, Feb 21 2026 at Gilbert Lake State Park, offers 50k, 25k and 10k on scenic looped trails and is snowshoe friendly. Warm aid, a finisher mug, special awards and proceeds benefit The Neighborhood Center.

English's Ridge Rumble returns April 18, 2026 at Green Lakes State Park. Choose 50 km, 20 Miler, or 10 Miler on a scenic, technical loop with roots, rocks and roughly 1,300 feet of climb. USATF sanctioned.

Run the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5k in New Paltz on April 19, 2026 for a chip timed 5K through cider country. Enjoy a homemade cider donut, a pour of cider and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Squatchywaska Mountainfest in Ellenville offers adventurous 25K and 10 Mile trail runs on the Shawangunk Ridge with steep climbs, technical singletrack, and stunning views. Entry is capped at 150 and proceeds help protect Verkeerder Kill Fa..

Join A Run to Remember on May 2 in Red Hook and run or walk scenic farm trails through meadows, orchards, and woods at Greig Farm. Honor loved ones, celebrate community spirit, and vie for cash prizes in the 5K and 10K races.

Take on Greek Peak UltraTrax in Cortland NY on May 9, 2026, with 1 to 4 loops of a rugged 7 mile course offering about 1,480 ft of climb per loop. Enjoy shaded single track, sweeping Finger Lakes foothill views, timed support, aid stations,..

Sand to Serengeti offers scenic trail runs at Green Lakes State Park, starting on the sandy beach and climbing to the Serengeti high section. Run 10 miles or 3 miles and support Safe Space Organization's peer to peer mental health work.

Enjoy a scenic 5k through the vineyards at Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George, NY with a pour of wine, a shatterproof collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper. All ages welcome and the course suits runne..

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville offers a scenic course along the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Finish at Aroma Thyme Bistro for garden drinks and food while supporting local food pantries and youth scholarship..

Recharge your trail season at Spring Training Camp in Oliverea NY, May 22 to 24, 2026. Small group guided coaching blends mountain trail skills, long climbs and technical terrain with mental performance work to sharpen your race readiness.

Challenge Plattekill Mountain on June 7, 2026 in Roxbury NY with a brutal 6.5 mile climb up 3500 ft or a thrilling 5k that opens with a big climb and finishes fast downhill. Awards and finisher swag await.

Join YMCA Race Weekend at scenic Green Lakes State Park for multisport and trail races including triathlon, aquabike, 8K and kids fun run. Compete, enjoy the lakefront trails and support YMCA programs that help the community.

Manitou’s Revenge is a rugged 53 mile ultramarathon through the Catskill Mountains on June 20, 2026, featuring roughly 15,000 ft of climbing and technical, often remote terrain. Expect limited aid and a true test of endurance and trail skil..

Tackle scenic ski area trails at Belleayre Mountain in Climb It For Climate, a community trail race offering challenging 25K and shorter 8K options. Proceeds support The Catskill Center and registration includes a zero carbon travel offset.

Run technical trails through old growth forest, waterfalls and steep climbs at the Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races. Choose 5K, 10K or a grueling 50K five loop challenge while supporting park trail conservation.

Tackle the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for sweeping Hudson Valley views across cliffs, sky lakes and rocky ridgelines. Choose 70 Miler, 30 Miler or half marathon for a rugged, self supported navigation challenge.

Run scenic truck and horse trails through the Charles E Baker State Forest with options for 50K, 15K or 5K. Enjoy fresh grilled food, friendly vibes and the chance to chase course record prizes in the 50K and 15K.