Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2026-2027

Trail marathon and half marathon on scenic Kennedy State Forest routes with age and gender based staggered head starts, steep hills, aid stations every few miles, and a cupless hydration policy.

A women only back yard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop run every hour on the hour in Phoenix NY. Forest trails, open field sections and night running combine with common ultra distance milestones and proceeds benefiting local women's shelters.

A 50K trail race in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest near Stony Creek NY, featuring a lollipop route, about 3028 feet of elevation gain, on-course aid and water filtering. Entry requires prior experience, waitlist review and a 10.5 hour limit.

A trail event along the 70-mile Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale, NY, offering 70-mile, 30-mile, and half-marathon routes across varied terrain. The course is minimally supported and uses shuttles with Rosendale-only parking.

A trail ultramarathon near Cortland, NY offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and relay options on steep, technical singletrack, with pacer and pole rules and planned course changes.

A weekend of trail races at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland New York featuring mountain courses from an Uphill 1k to a 25k plus family events including a kids mile and a Doggo 5k. Night runs require a headlamp.

An obstacle and fitness race on September 13, 2026 in Fayetteville, NY featuring a roughly 3 mile course with about 23 first responder inspired challenges, including Search & Rescue, Hose Drag and timed mental focus tasks.

Trail races in Brookfield New York offer a 5k, 15k and a 50k ultra on truck and horse trails; the 50k includes 4,800+ feet of vertical gain and a nine hour cutoff.

A 100 km trail race around Morgan Hill State Forest and adjacent public lands, with rugged single-track, seven aid stations, required offline navigation, and options for solo or relay entries.

Trail run and walk at Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville NY on Saturday September 19 2026. Routes of 2 5 and 8 miles pass Lake Myosotis and a historic racetrack while raising funds for local organizations.

A community 5K run and a children’s 1 mile fun run at Schodack Town Park on September 19, 2026, raising funds for Hope House. Entry fees include 5K $30 and children free with parents running $30.

A 5K cross country race at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse on 19 September 2026, run on a varsity XC course with mostly trails and grass; registration runs from March 7 to September 18, 2026.

A scenic five mile memorial run and virtual five mile option in Hinckley, NY, with a kids fun run included; proceeds fund a memorial scholarship for students pursuing medical studies.

A charity running event at Green Lakes State Park on September 20, 2026 with 8K and 5K races, a free kids fun run, a 5K lake trail route, and a 2 Mile trail walk, plus shirts, awards, aid stations, and free ice cream.

A timed charity tower climb at Empire State Plaza in Albany that reaches the 42nd floor with 809 steps. Water stations, bailout floors and medics are provided; registered participants receive a t shirt and finisher's medal.

The Cat's Tail Trail Marathon in Shandaken, NY is a 26 mile point to point trail race through the Slide Mountain Wilderness with about 7,000 feet of vertical gain. The race offers aid stations, post race refreshments, and a 25 percent veter..

An eight hour fixed time race and relay on a flat **3.45 mile** out and back trail next to Dryden Lake. Solo and team divisions, a single well stocked aid station, and optional 0.4 mile mini loops in the final hour.

The Morgan Hill Trail Races will take place in Fabius on Sunday 27 September 2026.

A community 5K on September 27, 2026 in Dolgeville along the Greenway Trail. Registration has a $25 fee with children under 12 free; proceeds fund free sports equipment for local youth.

A timed endurance running event in Cohoes, NY on October 3, 2026 offering 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options plus relays. It benefits Flutters of Hope, a nonprofit supporting people and families affected by eating disorders.