Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2026-2027

Trail ultramarathon in Cortland NY offering 100 mile, 100 mile relay, 50 mile and 50K options on steep, technical singletrack with significant climbing.

A weekend of mountain trail races at Greek Peak Mountain Resort with distances from a kids mile to a 25k, plus night and dog-friendly events.

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 100km trail race in Morgan Hill State Forest, Tully NY, mostly single-track across four counties with a 20 hour cutoff and required offline navigation.

A community trail run and walk on September 19, 2026 at Huyck Preserve offering 2, 5, and 8 mile routes through lake, historic track, and waterfalls, with proceeds shared by the Huyck Preserve and Rensselaerville Library.

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 community memorial run in Hinckley, NY offering an in-person five-mile trail run/walk, a virtual five-mile option, and a kids fun run; proceeds support a memorial scholarship for students pursuing medical training.

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.

Point to point 26 miler in the Slide Mountain Wilderness with nearly 7,000 feet of vertical gain and multiple aid stations; proceeds support land conservation.

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.

Timed endurance event in Cohoes, NY on Oct 3, 2026 with 1 hour, 3 hour and 6 hour solo and relay options supporting Flutters of Hope.

A 50K trail race on October 3, 2026 in Kattskill Bay, NY, featuring four peak crossings and about 9,000 feet of climbing.

A 3.1 mile trail race at the Great Swamp Conservancy habitat center in Canastota NY on October 4, 2026. The course runs on natural trails and crosses a country road; registration opens July 15 and the fee is $20.

Trailwagger at Gilbert Lake State Park on October 10, 2026 features 3, 5 and combined 8 mile courses, a two person team division, and a dog stroll. A portion of proceeds supports a local animal shelter.

Trail runs of 10K and 23K through singletrack and dirt roads in Danby State Forest with views from the Thatcher Pinnacles. The course features marked turns, aid stations, and varied elevation and footing.