Trail Running calendar near Esperance 2025-2026

Run a scenic trail half marathon around two glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge at Minnewaska State Park, with sweeping views into five states. Limited to 300 runners, chip timed with a finisher gift and refreshments.

Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Gorge après Gorge in Chesterfield Gorge with a timed 5k, family fun walk, and new kids race. Finishers earn locally baked cookie medals and a warm postrace potluck to benefit Hilltown Land Trust.

Get festive at the Ugly Sweater 5K in Canajoharie on December 6, 2025, where runners and walkers hit the scenic Erie Canal trail in holiday style. All proceeds support the Community Youth Center and age group prizes add extra fun for racers..

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

Recharge your trail legs with a small group spring camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskills. Tackle technical scrambles and big climbs while getting on trail coaching and mental performance work to sharpen your skills and confidence.

Challenge yourself at Mohawk Mountain in early June 2026 with timed endurance events from 12 hour to 84 hour and distances up to 152 miles. Race solo or with Trail Buddy or Trail Family teams, tackle night sections and enjoy base support an..

Take on the slopes at the Plattekill Mountain Race in Roxbury NY on June 7, 2026, where ski runs and forest trails deliver steep climbs, fast descents and sweeping views. Choose the 6.5 mile mountain course or the punchy 5k and race for top..

Manitou’s Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon in the Catskills across rugged, technical trails and massive climbing. Limited aid, long remote stretches and hand over hand sections make it a grueling but rewarding mountain challenge.

Climb It For Climate at Belleayre Mountain offers scenic, challenging trail runs with 25K and 8K options through classic Catskill terrain. This eco event offsets emissions, benefits The Catskill Center, and celebrates finishers.

Run the Shawangunk Ridge Trail in Rosendale NY on Sep 12, 2026. Choose 70 mile, 30 mile or half marathon routes through rocky ridgelines, waterfalls and cliffs in a self supported backcountry challenge.

Trail runs in Charles E Baker State Forest with a 5K for beginners, a family friendly 15K, or a rugged 50K ultra with major climbing in three loops. On site grilled food helps the local school and bonuses await new course records.

The Cat's Tail Marathon will take place in Shandaken on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 26 miles.

Join multi day trail challenges at Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall CT, October 1 to 4, 2026, with ultra, relay and backyard ultra formats. Run, hike or walk timed options from 61 to 152 miles organized by a veteran owned team.

Take on a 24 hour trail challenge at Mohawk Mountain with a 28 plus mile course and huge elevation gain that rewards grit and strategy. Run, hike, or walk solo or as a relay with veteran owned IronHike Endurance Productions.

Run through Adirondack woods, ponds and marshes at Amy's Adventure Race for the Lake, a 10th annual trail event supporting Lake George Land Conservancy. Choose 4.5 mile, 10 mile or virtual options and celebrate afterward at the brewery.

Run the Mohawk Mountain Race at Mohawk Ski Area in Connecticut on Oct 12 with distances from 5K to marathon and rolling trails through Mohawk State Forest. Expect big climbs, rugged singletrack, aid stations and a finisher medal.