Trail Running calendar near Erie County 2026-2027

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.

A community wellness event at Sprague Brook County Park on September 12, 2026 featuring a 5K trail run and a 2 mile non timed walk, with proceeds supporting the Bread of Life Outreach Center and keepsake blankets for early registrants.

Experience a non competitive trail run or walk through 63 acres of scenic trails at a therapeutic riding facility. Choose between 1km and 5km distances and earn a completion medal while supporting a local nonprofit.

Adventure Tails 5K is a dog-friendly community run and walk at Campground Adventures in Hinsdale, NY. Fifty percent of proceeds benefit the Cattaraugus County SPCA while participants use scenic trails and visit local vendors.

UNFINISHED is a Backyard Ultra at Woodbine Beach Park where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour and decide how far to go. Event options include an elimination format, a 15 hour open challenge, and a single community loop.

A family adventure event in Mississauga on September 12, 2026 with courses for adults, children and dogs. Survival style challenges take place across varied terrain, obstacles are not revealed and tickets range from 40.54 CAD to 107.64 CAD.

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.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K take place inside Letchworth State Park near Trout Pond with woodland trails, water stations and post race food at Trailside Lodge. Electronic timing is used and awards include trophies and finisher medals while sup..

A community run through the vines at Palatine Hills Estate Winery featuring a timed 5 km race, untimed family and dog walks, post-run food and music, and winery perks. A portion of proceeds supports Community Care.

A one mile loop elimination challenge in Webster NY on September 20, 2026 where runners must meet shrinking time cutoffs each mile; finishers receive a medal and category pins, with cash prizes for top male and female.

A 5K trail run on Bella Rose Vineyard grounds in Lewiston with a stemless wine glass and complimentary wine tasting for participants 21 or older. The event features professional timing, finish line photos, music, and on site parking.

Experience the rolling hills and dense forests of Pennsylvania at the Marilla Reservoir. This event features off road courses ending at a historic covered bridge with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance and development.

Albion Ascent is a chip timed urban trail race in Hamilton with distances from 1 km kids to 21 km. Courses run through King's Forest and the Bruce Trail and include aid stations and a cupless policy.

Cross country meet in Niagara Falls on September 27, 2026, open to all ages with a combined men and women Open 5K in the afternoon. Events follow MTA and Athletics Ontario age groups and are sanctioned by both bodies.

A fundraising run on October 3, 2026 at Harborcreek Community Park in Erie, PA featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run walk to support the Haven 2 Home program; entry fees and race shirts are listed.

Looped trail races at Christie Lake on October 10, 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 53 km with a relay option. The event supports Oceana Canada and provides aid stations plus on course nutrition from a local supplier.

Final race of the Into the Woods 2026 trail run series, a chip timed six mile course through trails, fields and boardwalk at Asbury Woods in Erie, PA. Pre registration is $35 until October 9; day of entry is $40.

Trail races near Hemlock and Canadice Lakes in Springwater NY offering 5K, 15K and a full marathon. Courses include technical single track, a steep 0.5 mile descent on the 5K and two 800 ft climbs on the marathon.

An off road run at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville on October 10, 2026, with 4 mile and 8 mile options. Entry is limited and Ellicottville Brewing will provide after race refreshments.

Run a 5K through the private 157 acre Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp on a mix of dirt trails and paved paths. Enjoy the post race Beer Fest and support accessible camping for children with disabilities.