Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2026-2027

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.

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.

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.

A five mile trail race on the Gurney Lane Trails in Queensbury, NY featuring single track terrain, chip timed results, age group awards, a post race celebration and proceeds benefiting the Under the Woods Foundation.

A charity trail event at Trenton Fish and Game Club supporting autism awareness, featuring a 5 Miles trail run, a 5 Miles walk and a supervised 1K kids fun run. Proceeds benefit local organizations including Kelberman.

An evening trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park offering 3-mile and 8-mile courses that run along the gorge rims and cross the creek on bridges. The marked routes include stairs, water stops, and count toward FLRC trail-circuit standings.

Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 with a demanding 25K and an 8K on ski slopes. The event runs as zero carbon and raises funds for The Catskill Center.

Test your endurance at this unique trail race in Tully where the coin toss determines your path. Complete as many loops as possible in three hours while alternating directions to stay on your toes.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park include fixed-distance laps of about eight miles and a separate 12-hour timed event circling the lakes, with marked trails, staffed aid, finisher awards, and onsite race amenities.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..

Experience the rugged beauty of Salt Springs Park with technical trail races through old growth forests and wetlands. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a demanding 50K ultra featuring 7,000 feet of elevation gain.