Trail Running calendar near Cooperstown 2026-2027

Coz's Backyard Ultra on May 30, 2026 in Holland Patent, NY uses the Backyard Ultra format. Runners complete a 3 1/3 mile loop each hour until one runner remains or the 30 hour limit is reached.

A 12 hour trail running festival in Moreau, NY on a *3.8 mile* loop featuring the staircase of death, steep climb and descent. Options include solo runs, relay teams with flexible lap order, a six hour category, and a Fun Run of 1 to 3 laps..

Experience obstacle course racing at the historic home of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Tackle forest trails and rolling hills in upstate New York with race distances ranging from a 5K Sprint to a 10K Super.

A mountain running event in Roxbury, NY on June 7, 2026 featuring a 6.5 mile race with 3,500 feet elevation and a 5k with steep early gain and a downhill finish. Awards go to the top three men and women in each race.

Experience a variety of multi sport events at Green Lakes State Park. Choose from a triathlon, duathlon, or an 8K trail race held throughout a weekend of competition in Central New York.

A Last One Standing trail race at Clark Reservation State Park on short looped courses. Runners complete timed laps with shrinking cutoffs until the last man and last woman remain.

Manitou's Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon in the Catskills with 15,000 feet of gain, technical trails and long self-sufficient sections. The route runs from Windham along the Black Dome Trail and the Long Path to downtown Phoenicia.

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.

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 Last Man Standing event in Binghamton on June 27–28, 2026 where athletes run roughly 3 mile loops each hour until one remains. Relay teams of 3 to 6 complete either 12 or 24 hours as a team.

Muddy Princess Albany is a 5 km obstacle mud run for women held at Harley Rendezvous Classic Inc. Join this non competitive event focused on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

A remote *55K* ultramarathon on the Northville Placid Trail in Adirondack Park, featuring technical terrain, about 3300 feet of gain, self-supported running, a required validation race, and registration that includes a shirt and two meals.

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.

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.

This trail run and walk supports autism awareness, with all proceeds going to charity. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5-mile loop through the woods of the Trenton Fish and Game Club. The event includes a free kids run and is timed by the U..

A trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park with 3-mile and 8-mile courses through wooded rims, gorge crossings, stairs, and marked water stops. Online registration is required and awards are given by overall and age-group categories.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Catskill Mountains at this zero carbon event featuring a 25K trail run and an 8K ski slope course. Both distances are open to runners and hikers looking for significant elevation gain and mountain views.

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.

This 4-mile trail run in Schenectady Central Park uses a flexible time trial format. All proceeds support addiction recovery services, honoring a personal legacy. A pre race stretching session is included.