Trail Running calendar near Esperance 2025-2026

The Landis Arboretum 5K Forest Run, held in Esperance, NY, is a scenic cross-country race through the arboretum’s forests and meadows, offering beautiful views of the Schoharie Valley. This rolling 5K course is part of the Route 20 Challenge Series and is USATF sanctioned. The event features chip ti..

The Slate Valley Scramble, organized by Slate Valley Trails, is a trail running event taking place on August 9, 2025. Participants can choose between an 8k and a half marathon, both set on scenic singletrack and double-track trails in Vermont's Slate Valley. A Kid's Fun Run is also available for chi..

The Sweltering Summer Ultra is an annual 8-hour endurance race held at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Participants run or walk laps on a certified 0.355-mile dirt and cinder track, switching directions halfway through the event. The race is walker-friendly and features a unique aid station..

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail running event held at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in the Catskill Mountains, New York. Participants can choose between a challenging 25K course with approximately 15 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or a shorter 8K course covering about 5..

The Serenity on the Trails will take place in Schenectady on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The New Paltz Pizza Challenge is a fun and unique 3.3-mile running event held in New Paltz, NY, starting at Water Street Market. The course is approximately 5 kilometers and offers participants a lively atmosphere with plenty of pizza to enjoy along the way. The event features prizes for the winners..

The Jug End Loop Ultra is a 6-hour ultra running event held at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, Massachusetts. Participants run multiple laps of a scenic 4.2-mile course featuring woods, fields, and an apple orchard, with a challenging elevation change of 830 feet per lap. The course includes..

The Saratoga Community & Cross Country 5K Challenge is a running and walking event held at Pitney Meadows Community Farm in Saratoga Springs, NY. The event features a 5K Run/Walk and a free 5K Run/Walk for kids aged five and under. Participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere with music, a food truck,..

The Thacher Park Trail Running Festival, held annually at Thacher State Park in Voorheesville, NY, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Participants can choose from four distances: 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), and an ultra 50K. The course features a sh..

Wilcox Wild is a challenging 50K trail ultra run held in the Adirondack Park Wilderness, New York, on September 13, 2025. The race features a rugged lollipop course starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake, covering 31 miles with 3,028 feet of elevation gain and loss. Runners traverse scenic trails..

The Mountain Goat Cabin Trail Run takes place at the Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert, Vermont. The main event features a challenging 7-mile loop with approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain, winding through scenic trails and forest roads. Runners experience two historic cabins, Ned's P..

The Brookfield Classic is a trail running event held in the scenic Charles E Baker State Forest in Brookfield, New York. It offers three race distances: a 5K for beginners or casual runners, a family-friendly 15K loop featuring a mix of truck and horse trails suitable for walking or running, and a c..

The Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run (SRT) is a challenging trail running event held in Rosendale, New York, featuring three race distances: a 70-mile ultra, a 30-mile race, and a half marathon. The course follows the scenic 70-mile Shawangunk Ridge Trail, which stretches from High Point State Park in New..

The Angevine Farm Trail Festival is a scenic trail running event held in Warren, Connecticut, in the picturesque Northwest corner of the state. The festival features multiple race options including an 8-hour endurance run, a half marathon, and 5K races with a Canicross option for runners with dogs...

The Gardiner Dump Run is a scenic trail running event held in Gardiner, New York, featuring a 5k race with an option to complete two laps for a 10k distance. The course winds through single-track trails along wooded hillsides near the Wallkill River and untamed fields at Gardiner’s Riverbend Trails,..

The Cat's Tail Trail Marathon is a challenging 26-mile point-to-point trail race held in the Slide Mountain Wilderness Area of the Catskill Mountains, New York. Featuring nearly 7,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged terrain with rocky, technical climbs and descents, alongside stunni..

The Race to the Face 5k will take place in Norwich on Saturday 27 September 2025.

The IronHike Endurance Series will take place in Cornwall from Thursday 2 October 2025 to Sunday 5 October 2025. You can run between 15 and 152 miles.

Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake is an annual trail running event held in Bolton Landing, New York, organized by the Lake George Land Conservancy. The race features two challenging courses: a 4.5-mile and a 10-mile route, both winding through scenic forests and rugged single-track trails with rewar..

The Flutters and Foliage Endurance Run, held in Cohoes, NY, is a unique ultra running event supporting Flutters of Hope, a nonprofit aiding individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Now in its third year, the race features multiple endurance challenges including 1-hour, 3-hour, and 6-ho..