Trail Running calendar near Elmira 2026-2027

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 scenic 5K on vineyard trails at Sheldrake Point Winery with chip timing and a non-timed 1 mile walk that includes a wine ticket and souvenir bib; post-event wine service and live music create a relaxed finish area.

A 10K+ trail race at Buttermilk Falls State Park near Ithaca featuring varied trails, a long steep climb and fast descent, plus a free 1-mile kids fun run and age-group awards; online registration required.

Free community trail run and afterparty in Victor with HOKA Speedgoat 7 demos, a 3 to 6 mile Seneca Trail run or hike, and an indoor viewing party of the Western States 100 Golden Hour with refreshments.

Trail ultramarathon in the Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on a 16.5 mile loop. The course features singletrack, grassy pastures with cows, dirt roads, about 1,300 feet of climb per loop and six aid statio..

Trail half marathon and marathon in Naples NY starting and finishing at Naples Community Park. The course runs through downtown and High Tor Wildlife Management Area with multiple aid stations and a two loop marathon option.

Trail races at Watkins Glen International on July 12, 2026 feature a 3 mile course available as an individual race or as a three person relay, plus a 1.5 mile family course with proceeds supporting a wellness center.

Timed 12 hour and 24 hour ultraruns plus 12 hour and 24 hour relay options on a mostly paved one mile loop at Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp, with a staffed aid station, flexible relay rules, and an optional personalized bib.

Run along the scenic Minnesetah River in Penn Yan featuring historic mills and waterfalls. This trail event offers half marathon and 10K distances with a festive post race party at the local Moose Lodge.

The Rise & Run 50k is an out-and-back ultramarathon on the remote West Rim Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. The event features a single aid station and includes a pre-race campout. Participants receive a shirt and a unique wooden f..

Rise & Run Ultra features 50K and 25K out and back trail races on the West Rim Trail in Wellsboro, PA with minimal support, a noon cut off, modest entry fees, a camp cup finisher item, and breakfast at the finish.

A two day trail running festival in the Honeoye Falls / Mendon area offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K day and night, new 5 10 and 20 mile solos, plus 99 mile and 50 mile relays; proceeds benefit the Blue Foundation.

A race festival in Wellsboro, PA on July 25, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K on a certified marathon course; all registrants receive a t-shirt, medal and socks plus live results and free finish photos.

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.

Iron Horse 8k is race two of the Black Diamond Running Series on July 26, 2026 at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA. This 8k (5 miles) trail event features hilly terrain, free waterpark admission for registrants, and cash prizes for top finish..

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.

Experience an intense mountain trail race at Swain Ski Resort featuring 2500 feet of elevation gain across two loops. This USATF Niagara Championship event tests runners with steep ski slope climbs and rapid descents.

A free 5k trail race on Saturday, August 1, 2026 for children age 12 and under near the east rim of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, offering finisher medals, T-shirts and a post-race lunch.

A 10k trail run and hike through Tioga State Forest in Wellsboro, PA on August 1, 2026. Proceeds will be donated to the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society to support research into a rare genetic disorder.

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.