Trail Running calendar near Erie County 2026-2027

A spooky themed 3.1 mile run in Mendon, New York on the Lehigh Valley Trail with a costume contest, awards, a post race party at the Cottage Hotel Restaurant, and a virtual entry option; proceeds support David's Refuge.

Test your endurance at Nocturnal 12 a night-themed twelve hour fixed time race on a flat paved path. Walkers and runners can complete as many laps as they choose on this flexible out and back course.

A trail event on October 18, 2026 in Letchworth State Park covering about 20.5 miles for both runners and hikers, with two aid stations, elapsed-time cutoffs, a shuttle to the start, participant caps, and post-event food and finisher shirts..

Hopson Trail Runs in Honeoye offers scenic fall trail routes of 5K and 9K through WoodsEdge Retreat and Sandy Bottom Park. The event supports Embrace Your Sisters and includes a post race gathering at Birdhouse Brewery with music and a comp..

Point to point trail races of 10 km and 25 km along the Bruce Trail from Burlington to Dundas, finishing at Dundas Valley Conservation Area; bus transport to starts, aid stations, and limited to 180 entries.

A trail ultrarace in Allegany State Park near Salamanca offering 50 miles, 50 km, and 25 km on a looped mixed-surface course with two aid stations, UTMB index status, and timed cutoffs for each distance.

A trail running event in Oakville on November 7, 2026, offering 5 km and 11 km routes through Lions Valley, held in honour of veterans and first responders with proceeds to Wounded Warriors Canada.

Trail races at Mendon Ponds Park use a marked 10K loop to offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K distances, with rolling hills and a mix of runnable trails and one rocky section. Aid stations include a stocked mid-loop station and start area..

Three day trail stage race at Mendon Ponds Park featuring 3, 5.5 and 11 mile stages. Rolling starts, a headlamp requirement for the night stage, timing, post-race food and a finisher hoodie for those who complete all stages.

A community 5K in Batavia, NY on November 26, 2026 with 100% of proceeds to Crossroads House; family and stroller friendly, post-race refreshments, and a listed entry fee of USD 43.50.

A winter trail festival at Powder Mills Park offering 5, 10, and 15 mile options on a looped single-track course, green-race refill-only hydration, limited registration, and a custom hot cocoa mug for early registrants.

A winter solstice trail event at Marydale Park near Mount Hope with an approx 3.7 km loop and full, half, quarter and relay time options. The race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and benefits Hamilton Out Of The Cold.

A winter trail race in Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area near Springwater, NY. The course is an approximately 10k loop on single track trails, likely snowy, with no aid stations and snowshoes not permitted.

A winter trail event in Ontario County Park on January 16, 2027 with 4, 8 and 12 mile options run as one to three laps of a 4 mile loop. The day includes a heated lodge, pancakes, winter demos, and relaxed registration policies.

A winter trail event at Mendon Ponds Park offering 50k, 25k and a rebranded 5 mile with post-race ice cream. Hopkins Point Lodge serves as race HQ and aid station with hot drinks and food as runners complete loops.

UltraTrax Holiday Valley is a single-day endurance walk in Ellicottville with 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile options, a 10-hour finish window, and optional 10, 20, or 35 lb rucking; trails are marked and aid stations are provided.