Trail Running calendar near Elka Park 2026-2027

A trail 5K and 10K at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on June 13, 2026, with routes on single track trails and carriage roads. Proceeds support Mass Audubon conservation; water stations, finish area refreshments, and limited parking.

A community 5K at Hampshire Regional High School combining paved roads and technical wooded trails, plus a one mile fun run around campus; post race refreshments and awards are provided.

Manitou's Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon across the Catskills with about 15,000 ft of climbing, rocky terrain, long aid gaps, and a temporary waitlist registration process that gives early access to past finishers.

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.

A loop trail run at Lawson Lake Park on June 20, 2026, featuring a 1.25 mile course with lake and creek views. Options include 2.5M, 5M, a one-hour format, and team entries; awards and a meal ticket are included.

A 5K through Camp Jewell’s roads and wooded trails including a covered bridge, plus a free one mile kids run. Pre entry is $30 before June 6 and increases to $35 afterward.

A loop-format trail event in Adams, MA where runners choose one, two, or three loops on machine and hand-built singletrack. Proceeds support Thunderbolt Ski Runners' stewardship of trails around Greylock Glen and Mount Greylock.

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.

A night 5K at Lakeside Park with mixed trail terrain, reflective markers, and required personal lighting; finishes receive handmade medals and proceeds benefit the Pawling Recreation Department.

Experience a unique trail race through the Westmoreland Sanctuary where you choose your own path at the fork. Start and finish at Fox Lane High School for a memorable 5k adventure in Bedford.

The Red Wing Trail Challenge in Lagrangeville, NY on July 5, 2026 offers 60K, 30K and 15K trail races with substantial elevation gain. The event includes aid stations, an interactive course map, on course fuel and post race food and drinks.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor, MA runs July 10-13, 2026 on a 1.9 mile loop with multiple time and distance options, an aid station, campsite planning, event SWAG, and proceeds benefiting local organizations.

New for 2026 at Putnam Memorial State Park, The Revolution is a timed trail event run on a 1.776 mile loop that passes Revolutionary War sites. Runners choose 12 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour formats and carry their own hydration.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Albany, NY on July 12, 2026 featuring more than 18 obstacles. The event welcomes participants aged seven and up and is presented as non competitive with an emphasis on fun and teamwork.

Experience a midweek evening trail run through the diverse terrain of Bowdoin Park. This 5 mile race features a mix of grass and rocky trails with awards for top finishers and a food drive for the local pantry.

A one-mile out-and-back on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in East Granby, offered in two waves and hand timed, on crushed gravel. Limited parking and a $25 registration fee; all proceeds benefit charities.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.