Trail Running calendar near Cortland 2025-2026

The Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races, held in Montrose, Pennsylvania, offer a rugged trail running experience through old-growth forests with stunning scenery. In its 13th year in 2025, the event features three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 50K. The 5K is mostly trail, whi..

The Camptown Races, held in Camptown, Pennsylvania, is a historic running event featuring a 10k race, a 5k race, and a 10k relay. The 10k course is unique, combining both road and a challenging 2.8-mile technical trail section with obstacles such as tree roots, loose rocks, and a creek crossing. Thi..

The Mill to Mill 5K/10K (Keuka Outlet Trail) is an annual running event held in Penn Yan, New York, starting and finishing at Cascade Falls along the scenic Keuka Outlet Trail. The race offers two distances: a 5K and a 10K. Both courses pass by the picturesque Seneca Mills Falls, with the 10K extend..

Ontario Summit Trail Races, celebrating its 10th anniversary, take place at Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill in Naples, NY. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles, one-way, mostly single-track around the summit) and a 5 Mile race that stays within the park with gentler elevation. Expect roc..

Virgil Crest Ultras is a multi-distance ultramarathon in Cortland, New York, offering a 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50K. Known for its tough terrain—Aint Easy—with steep ascents and descents, large cumulative gain and loss, and variable weather. The course opens with a sunrise climb through forest single..

The ESM Open XC Race 2025 is a 5K cross-country running event held at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse, New York. The race takes place on the school's varsity cross-country course, offering a competitive and scenic route for runners of all levels. Open to all participants, the event encoura..

Brookfield Classic takes place in Brookfield, New York, deep in the woods of the Charles E. Baker State Forest. The event features three trail distances: 5K, 15K, and a 50K Ultra Marathon.The 5K offers a beginner-friendly option to ease into trail running. The 15K traverses a loop over a mix of truc..

The Clover Dash 5K is a trail race in Canandaigua, New York, benefiting 4-H Camp Bristol Hills as it marks its 100th anniversary. The event offers a 5-kilometer trail distance and features the Clover Dash 100 Minute Challenge. The course is located at 4437 Kear Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424.This commu..

The ROCovery Fitness Annual Run/Walk & X-Challenge is held in Henrietta, NY, at Mendon Ponds Park. This event celebrates fitness and recovery during National Recovery Awareness Month and supports individuals recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders. Participants can choose from multiple o..

The Sleigh Me 24 and 48 Hour Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Shortsville Reindeer Farm in Shortsville, NY. Participants run loops of a one-mile course featuring grass and trail terrain with minimal elevation, surrounded by reindeer, chickens, honey bees, and maple trees. Runners can..

Located in Morgan Hill State Forest, Fabius, NY, the Morgan Hill Trail Races offer several distances: 100km, 100km Relay, a marathon, half marathon, and half marathon hike. The mostly single-track Onondaga Trail threads through misty ponds, striking vistas, and waterfalls, with the marathon adding F..

Aw, Schugs 100 & 30hr is a low-key ultramarathon held at Dryden Lake Park in Dryden, New York (W Lake Rd, Dryden NY 13053). The event offers two options on the same course: a 100-mile finish and a 30-hour time format. Runners follow a looping course that starts at the park pavilion, with each full l..

The Crankenstein is a unique 2-person team bike/run event held annually in Winona Forest, Mannsville, New York. Teams share one bike and alternate between running and biking over a marked 6-8 mile course of dirt roads and forest trails. The race emphasizes strategy, as teammates must decide when to..

Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk takes place in Hinckley, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The course spans five miles on a scenic, wooded trail with sections on seasonal roads and trails. The event emphasizes celebration of life, nature, and community while supporting Conn..

Parallel of Latitude Endurance Race is an 8-hour fixed-time event in Dryden, New York, at Dryden Lake Park. Runners tackle a flat, 3.45-mile out-and-back rail-trail loop beside Dryden Lake, with relay options for 2–6 participants. The course is described as low-key and flat, welcoming all paces and..

Race to the Face 5K is a community-oriented running and walking event in Norwich. In 2025, the event enters its fourth year. The course starts on a road in downtown Norwich, switches to trail, then returns to the road and downtown, accommodating runners, walkers, and hikers and even friendly dogs.Pa..

The Unlimited Breadsticks Trail Race Half Marathon is a 13-mile trail running event held in Victor, New York, starting at Parkview Fairways and finishing near Valentown. This scenic race offers participants a unique trail experience with aid stations sponsored by Tailwind and encourages runners to b..

The Great Swamp Conservency 5k Trail Run is a scenic trail race held in Canastota, New York, within the boundaries of the Great Swamp Conservency habitat center. The 5-kilometer course features natural trails and crosses a country road, offering participants a chance to experience the area's unique..

Rob's Trail Fest is a fall trail-running event in Hemlock, NY, at the south end of Canadice Lake, on Oct 11, 2025. It features three distances: Marathon, 15K, and 5K. The course mixes single-track, gravel, and a small amount of paved surfaces, including two 800-foot climbs on the marathon and a fast..

The Trailwagger is a running event held at Gilbert Lake State Park in Laurens, NY, featuring scenic trails and fall foliage. The race offers four divisions to accommodate various skill levels: a 3-mile run/walk on paved roads and trails, a mostly trail-based 5-mile run showcasing ponds and creeks, a..