Trail Running calendar near Cortland 2026-2027

Experience a monthly trail running series through the scenic landscapes of Mendon Ponds Park. Each event features timed races of varying distances followed by a social gathering with pizza and drinks.

A muddy obstacle-course festival in Deansboro, New York offering 5 mile, 5K and kids runs plus live music and local brews. Proceeds support the Barden Adventure Scholarship and other charitable efforts.

Experience the natural beauty of Mendon Ponds Park with a choice of 13 mile and 5 mile trail races. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a post race BBQ feast at Stewart Lodge.

Trail event in Tunkhannock on May 9, 2026 offering a rugged 25K with ~4,700 feet gain and a steep 5 Mile with ~2,000 feet gain; aid stations, finisher gifts, and proceeds benefit local charities.

Mind The Ducks is a 12-hour ultramarathon on a looped course in Webster, NY. Runners aim to complete as many 1.01203-mile laps as they can. The event supports a local charity and is organized by a running club.

Test your endurance at Greek Peak with a single day walking and rucking challenge through the scenic Finger Lakes foothills. Choose between distances ranging from 7 to 28 miles on a beautiful 1480 foot elevation loop.

A 3.5 mile obstacle course across 100 acres of wooded terrain with timed elite and age group heats, a multi lap endurance heat, and untimed open waves that include an event shirt and medal.

A 5K race/walk in Rome, PA established in 2023 to raise funds for two $1,000 scholarships for Northeast Bradford seniors; the event also features a basket raffle, a 50/50 drawing and post-race awards. Registration closes May 1.

A timed trail ultra at Winona Forest in Mannsville, NY with 6, 12, and 24 hour options, a 2.6 mile loop, camping near the staging area, on-site aid and a 100 mile buckle for those who reach the mark.

A looped trail event at Hammond Hill State Forest offering 8.5, 17, and 26.2 mile options on marked trails with two aid stations, limited parking, online registration, and age and gender awards.

Experience the natural beauty of Green Lakes State Park with a 10 mile or 3 mile trail race. Run through scenic lakeside paths and open fields starting and finishing at the local sandy beach.

Run or walk through the Ross Park Zoo in this unique timed event. Complete as many loops as possible past lemurs, red pandas, and leopards to support wildlife conservation and animal care.

Experience the trails of Highland Forest County Park with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50K distance options. This event features technical terrain and significant elevation gain through forests and logging lanes near Fabius.

The Mills Miles is a Last Runner Standing event at Powder Mills Park in Pittsford, NY featuring repeated one mile loops with time cutoffs, a final all out lap, post-race BBQ and awards, and fundraising support for TrailsROC.

A trail ultramarathon at Robert Treman State Park on May 30, 2026, offering 50K and 50 Mile courses with substantial elevation. Routes are mostly singletrack and pass waterfalls, stone stairs, multiple aid stations, and managed drop bag sup..

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.

Lucifer's Crossing on May 31, 2026 in Robert Treman State Park features trail 5K, 10K and a 13.2 mile half that pass through Lucifer Falls gorge and Finger Lakes singletrack.

Four week June series introducing runners to trails at Mendon Ponds Park, Powder Mills Park and other scenic locations. Sessions focus on guided runs, skill drills, warm ups, cool downs and gear and safety tips; participants receive trail s..

Trail festival near Naples NY featuring a longer single-loop 25K and a shorter 10K through the RMSC Cumming Nature Center and Bristol Hills. Proceeds support environmental education programming.

A farm-based ultrarun on 06/06/2026 at Fish's Farm Market in Shortsville, NY where participants run or walk as many 1.52-mile loops as they wish. Timing, aid station, medals, prizes and raffles; proceeds benefit Colony Caregivers.