Trail Running calendar near Jamesville 2025-2026

Fellows Frolic is a Central New York trail race by Miles & Macros, LLC, held in Morgan Hill State Forest near Tully, NY. The standard race uses a 3.3-mile loop with about 607 feet of elevation gain, with runners able to complete multiple loops in a 3-hour window. A separate $1,000 Challenge adds a s..

The Green Lakes Endurance Runs, held at Tulip Hill Picnic Area in Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY, offer ultrarunning events including 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 12-hour timed race called GLER GALEFORCE. The main course loops are about 8 miles long, featuring varied terrain such as single an..

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra is held in Mannsville, New York, at the CCC Camp in Winona State Forest, near I-81. The event follows the backyard ultra format: a 4.167-mile loop is run on the hour, and runners must reach the start within the hour to begin the next lap. The race continues until only on..

The Two Hollows Monster Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in the scenic Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY, featuring well-maintained trails between Daisy Hollow and Babcock Hollow. The course offers rolling single-track paths, challenging hills, and shaded hemlock and hardwood forests, with..

The Black Diamond Express Trail Race, organized by the Mendon Foundation, takes place on the scenic Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, New York. The event features a USATF-certified half marathon and a 5K race, both run on a flat, fast, and mostly packed stone dust surface that follows a former railroad..

The Mill to Mill 5K/10K (Keuka Outlet Trail) is an annual running event held in Penn Yan, New York, starting and finishing at Cascade Falls along the scenic Keuka Outlet Trail. The race offers two distances: a 5K and a 10K. Both courses pass by the picturesque Seneca Mills Falls, with the 10K extend..

The Ontario Summit Trail Races, held at Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill in Naples, NY, offer a scenic trail running experience featuring a half marathon and a 5-mile race. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles of rolling, tree-covered single-track trails around the summit of Gannett Hill, the high..

Virgil Crest Ultras is a multi-distance ultramarathon in Cortland, New York, offering a 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50K. Known for its tough terrain—Aint Easy—with steep ascents and descents, large cumulative gain and loss, and variable weather. The course opens with a sunrise climb through forest single..

The ESM Open XC Race 2025 is a 5K cross-country running event held at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse, New York. The race takes place on the school's varsity cross-country course, offering a competitive and scenic route for runners of all levels. Open to all participants, the event encoura..

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 ROCovery Fitness Annual Run/Walk & X-Challenge is held in Henrietta, NY, at Mendon Ponds Park. This event celebrates fitness and recovery during National Recovery Awareness Month and supports individuals recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders. Participants can choose from multiple o..

The Sleigh Me 24 and 48 Hour Ultra will take place in Shortsville from Friday 19 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025. You can run between 24 and 48 kilometers.

The Morgan Hill Trail Races, held in Morgan Hill State Forest near Fabius, NY, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience in Central New York. The event features multiple distances including a Half Marathon, Marathon (nicknamed the "Meat Grinder"), a new 100km ultra, and a 4-person 100k..

The Crankenstein is a unique 2-person team bike/run event held annually in Winona Forest, Mannsville, New York. Teams share one bike and alternate between running and biking over a marked 6-8 mile course of dirt roads and forest trails. The race emphasizes strategy, as teammates must decide when to..

The Parallel of Latitude Endurance Race is an 8-hour timed event held at Dryden Lake Park near Dryden, NY. Participants can run solo or in relay teams of 2-6 people on a flat, scenic 3.45-mile out-and-back rail trail alongside Dryden Lake. The race welcomes all paces, including walkers, with no mile..

Race to the Face 5K is a community-oriented running and walking event in Norwich. In 2025, the event enters its fourth year. The course starts on a road in downtown Norwich, switches to trail, then returns to the road and downtown, accommodating runners, walkers, and hikers and even friendly dogs.Pa..

The Unlimited Breadsticks Trail Race Half Marathon is a 13-mile trail running event held in Victor, New York, starting at Parkview Fairways and finishing near Valentown. This scenic race offers participants a unique trail experience with aid stations sponsored by Tailwind and encourages runners to b..

The Great Swamp Conservency 5k Trail Run is a scenic trail race held in Canastota, New York, within the boundaries of the Great Swamp Conservency habitat center. The 5-kilometer course features natural trails and crosses a country road, offering participants a chance to experience the area's unique..

The Trailwagger is a running event held at Gilbert Lake State Park in Laurens, NY, featuring scenic trails and fall foliage. The race offers four divisions to accommodate various skill levels: a 3-mile run/walk on paved roads and trails, a mostly trail-based 5-mile run showcasing ponds and creeks, a..

The Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest is an annual 5K trail race held at Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush, New York. This event supports children and young adults with disabilities by benefiting a fully accessible summer camp on 157 private acres. The course features a mix of paved sidewalks..