Trail Running calendar near Elmira 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Salt Springs Park with technical trail races through old growth forests and wetlands. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a demanding 50K ultra featuring 7,000 feet of elevation gain.

Explore the forested trails of Western New York in this second annual event. Choose from 5K, 10K, or the new 25K distance, each offering a mix of hardwood stands, pine plantations, and varied terrain. The event supports trail improvement pr..

Trail marathon and half marathon on Kennedy State Forest trails near Virgil and Harford, NY. The event uses age and gender based staggered head starts including a nonbinary category and features well-marked out-and-back loops with aid stati..

Experience a timed trail challenge on a 4 mile loop in Sugar Hill State Forest. Choose between 3, 6, or 12 hour durations and enjoy a community atmosphere with post race food and camping options.

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Gannett Hill near Naples NY offering long and short course options plus 1/2 marathon and 5 mile entries. The weekend includes post race food, beverages, giveaways and on site physical therapy support.

A scenic trail event on the Pine Creek Rail Trail through the Pine Creek Gorge, offering 100 mile, 100 kilometer, 50 mile and marathon courses with mostly crushed stone surface and abundant wildlife viewing.

A trail ultramarathon near Cortland, NY offering 100 mile, 100 mile relay, 50 mile and 50K options. The course includes steep ascents, technical singletrack, significant elevation change, and planned course changes from previous years.

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.

Celebrate fitness and recovery at Mendon Ponds Park with a variety of road and trail races. Choose from five kilometer courses or a ten kilometer combination with options for added physical challenges.

Run through the scenic "Grand Canyon of the East" at Letchworth State Park. Choose a 5K or 10K trail course, both starting near the Trout Pond. All finishers receive a medal and post-race food.

A multi race trail weekend at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, NY, featuring daytime and night races, an uphill 1k event, a dog friendly 5k, and a marked kids mile alongside on site resort amenities.

Multi-day timed ultras at Shortsville Reindeer Farm on a one mile grass and trail loop. Multiple timed options, an on-course aid barn, and belt buckles for finishers who complete 100 loops; proceeds support ROCovery Fitness.

A trail event in Lock Haven, PA featuring a boulder field and two distance options, 25 miles and 25K. Registration opens December 16 and is limited to the first 600 entries with a September 1 deadline.

A 100km trail race around Morgan Hill State Forest and neighboring public lands near Tully, NY, covering about 63.7 miles and 10,286 feet of elevation on mostly single track. The route requires offline navigation and self-sufficiency.

A community 5K and 10K on the Keuka Outlet Trail in Penn Yan with start and finish at Cascade Falls. Courses pass Seneca Mills Falls and the 10K reaches the former Fox Mills site; shirts and medals included.

An 8 hour fixed time race on a flat rail trail beside Dryden Lake, NY, with solo and 2 to 6 person relay divisions, a single aid station per loop, custom concrete finisher stones, and optional mini loops in the final hour.

A 3.1 mile run and walk at Stony Fork Campground in Wellsboro, PA over grass, gravel and dirt trails with two creek crossings. Funds support the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society and medals are awarded by overall and age categorie..

A lap format running or walking event at Sunfish Pond County Park on September 26, 2026, with 1.0 mile laps and a three hour most-loops format. Proceeds benefit the Northern Tier Veterans Group and the event includes a bonfire with hot dogs..

Run the scenic and technical trails of Morgan Hill State Forest in late September. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or half marathon hike on primarily single-track courses featuring waterfalls and vistas. All participants receive sign..