Trail Running calendar near Queensbury 2026-2027

A four-race 5K trail series in Cole's Woods, Glens Falls, held Tuesdays in May. Runners who complete all four races form a 20K challenge and compete for overall awards and raffle prizes.

Test your endurance at the Ascutney Mountain Run in Vermont. This 3.7 mile uphill race climbs 2,300 vertical feet along a paved auto road to a scenic mountain summit finish.

A running event in Granville on May 30, 2026: a relatively flat 5k along the rail trail finishing on the footbridge over the Mettowee, plus a kids 1k. Registration opens March 26; 5k fee $25, kids run free.

A choose your own adventure ultra and trail event at Chesterfield Gorge with multiple distances, lap based 50k to 100mi options, a 30 hour window for ultras, and timed 33k and 11k races the following day.

A weekly Thursday evening trail run and mountain bike race series at Mt Van Hoevenberg, held June through August, with age divisions, set distances, weekly raffles and series awards.

A trail festival on a 3.8 mile loop featuring a rugged staircase that climbs over 800 feet in less than a mile. Runners can compete solo, join a relay team with flexible lap orders, or take part in a relaxed 1 to 3 lap Fun Run.

An annual community 5k and kids run that raises suicide awareness and supports families; offers in-person and virtual 3.1 mile options and a 1 mile kids run.

An 8 mile uphill road race climbing about 3,500 feet to the summit of Whiteface Mountain, finishing with 360° views of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada. Entry includes a finishers medal and a t-shirt.

A flat, non technical trail 5K at Schodack Island State Park on June 7, 2026, with kids races, post race music and a BBQ. Entry fees rise by registration period and kids races cost five dollars each.

Trail races of 50k, 30k and 10k through western Massachusetts hill towns on single track and dirt roads, held in partnership with Franklin Land Trust and featuring aid stations, first aid and locally produced awards.

A trail race in the Newport town forest with 6- and 3-mile options on rocky, rooty, hilly singletrack. Starts and finishes at Newport High School; proceeds support local recreation and town forest trails.

A trail 5K and 10K at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on June 13, 2026, with routes on single track trails and carriage roads. Proceeds support Mass Audubon conservation; water stations, finish area refreshments, and limited parking.

Manitou's Revenge is a 53 mile ultramarathon across the Catskills with about 15,000 ft of climbing, rocky terrain, long aid gaps, and a temporary waitlist registration process that gives early access to past finishers.

A looped trail event at Lawson Lake Park on June 20, 2026, offering 2.5M, 5M and a one hour format. Entry includes a shirt and post race food; individual and team awards recognize top finishers and most laps completed.

A loop-format trail event in Adams, MA where runners choose one, two, or three loops on machine and hand-built singletrack. Proceeds support Thunderbolt Ski Runners' stewardship of trails around Greylock Glen and Mount Greylock.

Five Monday evening 5K trail races at Town of Wilton Camp Saratoga across June to August 2026. Entries available per race or as a series package; proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.

A 72-hour endurance race in Pittsfield Vermont on June 26-28 2026 combining physical obstacles, navigation, and mental challenges. Tickets for the Death Race require a promo code issued after acceptance by the race director.

A three-stage Hurricane Heat endurance event at Riverside Farm on June 26-27, 2026, offering 4, 12, and 24 hour tiers that together form a full 24-hour challenge; entry is 18+ with 40+ challenges and team registration options.

A 24 hour endurance event in Pittsfield, Vermont on June 27 to 28, 2026. Runners repeat a two mile loop with 970 feet of elevation gain as they compete for most laps or aim to last the full 24 hours.

An 8.2 mile mountain race in Killington, Vermont with 3,010 feet of ascent and a 700 runner cap. The counterclockwise course summits Killington Peak, includes two aid stations, marked trails, and a steep Needle's Eye finish.