Trail Running calendar near Cortland 2026-2027

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.

Timed one hour and two hour laps plus a kids run on a 0.8 loop through Ross Park Zoo, with a custom shirt, medal, and zoo admission included; proceeds support the zoo and fundraising can win a Red Panda encounter.

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..

A backyard ultra on May 30, 2026 at Trenton Fish and Game Club where runners repeat a 3 1/3 mile loop each hour until one remains or a 30 hour limit is reached. Milestone patches and live online tracking are provided.

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.

A four-week, 90-minute trail running series for runners comfortable with about 3 miles. Sessions cover warm-ups, guided runs, hill and footwork drills, gear and safety, and include trail socks and gifts.

Trail runs in Naples NY with a rugged 25K single loop around the Cumming Nature Center and Honeoye Inlet Wildlife Management Area and a more runnable 10K. Proceeds support environmental education at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.

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.

An annual community 5k and kids run that raises suicide awareness and supports families; offers in-person and virtual 3.1 mile options and a 1 mile kids run.

Trail races at Mendon Ponds Park on a 4 mile loop with an 8 mile two loop option. The course is off road with about 350 ft of elevation gain per loop and requires runners to carry their own fluids.

A two-day event at Green Lakes State Park with Saturday swim-bike-run races and Sunday trail and kids runs. Registration opens July 21, 2025 and fees vary by event.

Run with a View V is a 5K trail race at Mt. Pisgah County Park in Troy, PA on June 13, 2026. The course follows wooded paths with rocks, tree roots and some hills and is not stroller friendly; registration closes May 28.

A Last One Standing loop race at Clark Reservation State Park in Jamesville, NY, featuring two short circuits over table rock and mixed trail. Cutoff times shrink each lap and the event concludes with a post-race cookout.

A trail-focused memorial race near Tunkhannock, PA offering a half marathon (two 10k laps), 10k, 5k run/walk and a 2-mile fun walk on dirt roads, fields, and wooded trails with multiple aid stations and post-race food.

A self-timed family run and walk at Tap Root Fields with mapped loops through fields and wood-chipped trails, picnic areas, a bounce house, and strawberry-themed refreshments. Open to all ages; pets are not allowed.

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 chip timed 5K through Sheldrake Point Winery with vineyard trails and Cayuga Lake views, a tech shirt and stemless wine glass for participants, age based awards, and a complimentary glass of wine for finishers 21 and over.

A trail race at Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring a 10K plus course with varied terrain, a steep climb and fast downhill finish, plus a free untimed 1 mile kids fun run.