Trail Running calendar near Cortland 2026-2027

Trail races of 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run at Mendon Ponds Park on August 2, 2026. The event features on-trail courses, on-site water and first aid, and raises funds for epilepsy programs in Upstate and Central New York.

An evening trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park offering 3 mile and 8 mile courses that run along gorge rims, cross the creek, and include many stairs; the course is marked with water stops and finishes with a post-race pizza party.

A day of timed endurance challenges on a wooded 2.62 mile loop at Tilden Hill Farm in Verona NY. Events finish with an optional pond plunge and a post event celebration with medals and awards.

A point to point trail ultra in Naples, NY covering about 100K along the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail in the Finger Lakes. The route is mostly singletrack with a 20 hour cutoff, 11 aid stations, shuttle options and free camping.

A backyard ultra at Winona State Forest with a repeating 4.167 mile loop every hour; runners must finish each loop and be in the corral to continue. Crews are allowed, pacers are not, and a single aid station serves the course.

Trail races at Morgan Hill State Forest use a roughly 3.3 mile loop with 607 feet of climb; choose a timed 3-hour event or the $1,000 Challenge requiring seven laps with gender equivalent targets. Aid, limited parking, and race day bib pick..

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 12-hour timed loop, with marked courses, aid stations, race shirts, finisher prizes, and age-group awards.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

The Black Diamond Express Trail Races on August 23, 2026 run on the Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY, offering a 5K and a USATF certified half marathon. The event is organized by the Mendon Foundation with Monroe County Parks.

Trail races at Salt Springs Park on August 29, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a 50K five-loop course through old-growth forest with steep climbs, technical single track, aid stations for the 50K, chip timing, and volunteer-supported park benefi..

Trail marathon and half marathon on scenic Kennedy State Forest routes with age and gender based staggered head starts, steep hills, aid stations every few miles, and a cupless hydration policy.

Timed loop trail event at Sugar Hill State Forest near Watkins Glen, NY offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour options on a 4 mile loop with about 500 ft gain per loop. Aid station, post run food, swag, and limited camping are provided.

A women only back yard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop run every hour on the hour in Phoenix NY. Forest trails, open field sections and night running combine with common ultra distance milestones and proceeds benefiting local women's shelters.

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Gannett Hill on September 12, 2026, with a long and short course plus a 5 mile option. The weekend includes camping options, post-race food and beverages, branded giveaways, and volunteer incentives.

Trail ultramarathon near Cortland, NY on September 12, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100 mile relay, 50 mile and 50K options. The course features steep climbs, technical singletrack and major elevation gain; pacers are allowed for the 100 mile.

Experience an outdoor adventure at Everest Park featuring a four mile obstacle course with forty natural and man made challenges. Families can choose between the full mud run or a specialized mini course for younger children.

Experience a historic trail run through Camptown featuring technical terrain and creek crossings. Choose between the 10k individual race, a 5k trail option, or a two-person relay through the Pennsylvania countryside.

A community fundraiser at Mendon Ponds Park with in-person and virtual 5k options plus a Trail X Challenge and a 10k combo. The event supports ROCovery and includes event swag and packet pick up dates.

An inaugural trail festival at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in September 2026 featuring multiple mountain races, a kids mile, and a dog friendly 5k. Night races require headlamps and an Uphill 1k climbs the Iliad slope.

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.