Trail Running calendar near Poughkeepsie 2026-2027

A weekly cross country 5K series in Parsippany Central Park running April 28 to July 28 2026 with 13 races and separate adult and child 5K events.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Timed loop races at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ with 3 to 24 hour options on 0.8 mile loops, aid station support, and a fundraising refund option.

A one day obstacle race and wellness festival in Long Island City on August 1, 2026 featuring a one block mystery course with 20 obstacles plus workouts and wellness activities.

A 7-mile USATF sanctioned trail race in Barkhamsted, CT on 08/01/2026. Registration runs 05/03/2026 to 07/31/2026 with a $20 fee and no race day registration; results posted online by Greystone Electronics.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

Trail party at Stokes State Forest on Aug 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and 17M on technical singletrack and a 175-person cap.

A forested 5K on August 9, 2026 at Bridgewater Town Park featuring new trails, modest hills, participation gifts, and prizes for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

Two person cross country relay and a *6K* at RVA Fields in Boonton, NJ. Each relay teammate runs one loop while 6K entrants run two loops; pizza and cold beverages are provided and baby strollers and dogs are not allowed.

An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options with on-course aid and a post-race meal.

Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.

Experience a community trail run through Elm Ridge Park benefiting the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Library. This event features a two loop trail course for adults and a fun medal race for kids.

Mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort offering 25K and 8K courses, zero-carbon measures, and fundraising support for The Catskill Center.

An eight mile trail run on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path beside the Ashokan Reservoir in West Hurley, NY, limited to 100 runners with age-group awards and a commemorative item for early registrants.

A timed six hour loop event on Aug 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA with repeated 4.2 mile laps and a 0.75 mile final loop.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..