Trail Running calendar near Elka Park 2026-2027

An eight hour track endurance event at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, MA featuring a certified 0.355 mile loop, chip timing with live leaderboard, on-course bottle drop and age group awards. Proceeds support the AYJ Fund.

Trail running and rucking at Stokes State Forest on August 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck and a 17 mile loop on technical terrain. Aid stations, rucking divisions, military and youth discounts, and family friendly activities are offered.

A forested 5K on the new trails at Bridgewater Town Park in Bridgewater, CT. The 3rd annual event features mixed natural terrain, views of Lake Lillinonah, participant gifts and awards for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY, offering 50K, 25K and a 5.5-mile course on varied terrain with on-course support, post-race meal, and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 offering 25K and 8K courses open to runners and hikers, organized as a zero carbon event and raising funds and shoe donations for The Catskill Center.

A 6 hour timed ultra and a 4.2 mile memorial run at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA on August 22, 2026. The loop covers woods and orchards with 830 feet elevation per lap and benefits Louison House and Dana Farber.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

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.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

A multi-division trail event on the Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale NY offering 70 mile, 30 mile and half marathon options on an unsupported, fully blazed route with shuttle access and finisher shirts and medals.

A group, end-to-end run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from West Suffield to New Haven, roughly 56 miles, raising funds for Mental Health Connecticut. The route is largely flat and unsupported with a 14 hour completion cut off.

A trail race day at Pittsfield State Forest with 50k, 25k, 15k and a new 5 mile option, a double-loop course with three aid stations and charity fundraising through BURCS and Free to Run.

Trail race at Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, Connecticut on September 13, 2026. Courses of 12K, 25K and 50K on single track forest trails with steep climbs, technical sections and cupless aid stations.

Trail races in Brookfield, NY through Charles E Baker State Forest offering 5k, 15k, and a 50k ultra with 4,600+ feet of ascent across three loops; food is available and cash prizes exist for new course records.

Timed trail events at Lakeside Park in Pawling, NY on a 1.68 mile mixed-surface loop offering 3, 6, 12 (day and night) and 24 hour races. The event is cupless, has an aid station and crew area, finisher medals, and buckles for 100+ miles.

A multi-day trail festival at Wawayanda State Park featuring a full range of distances from a kids 1 mile to a supported 100 mile event, on varied singletrack, boardwalk, and rocky terrain, with camping and community programming.

A trail event in Upper Nyack featuring 50 mile and 27 mile options on repeated 11.5 mile loops with significant elevation, three aid stations, and limited parking and lodging nearby.