Rochester
Trail Running Calendar near Rochester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rochester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail races at Northampton Park in Brockport with a 5 mile singletrack and a 1 mile family loop plus entry to the Harvest Festival.
October 2026
61st McQuaid Invitational Open Race, a 3 mile unattached event at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester NY, with online and race day registration options.
Trail runs of 3.1 miles and 6.2 miles take place at Genesee County Park and Forest on October 4, 2026. Proceeds support ACORNS and a portion will go to breast cancer research.
Run a 5K through the private 157 acre Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp on a mix of dirt trails and paved paths. Enjoy the post race Beer Fest and support accessible camping for children with disabilities.
A Halloween-themed 5K on the Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY with in-person and virtual options, a costume contest, prizes, and a post race brew.
A 12 hour fixed time race on a mostly flat 2.06 mile out and back paved trail at Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail, with night aid, packets, mileage tokens, and team options.
Two 5K trail races at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor NY with a canicross class and a dog friendly 5K, timed results, medals, and age group awards.
Hopson Trail Runs in Honeoye offers scenic fall trail routes of 5K and 9K through WoodsEdge Retreat and Sandy Bottom Park. The event supports Embrace Your Sisters and includes a post race gathering at Birdhouse Brewery with music and a complimentary..
A Halloween-themed team scavenger hunt run at DeWolfe Brewing in Victor on October 22, 2026, where teams complete checkpoints, post photos to earn points, and can earn bonus points.
November 2026
Looped trail races from 5K to 50K at Mendon Ponds Park with marked courses, mid-loop aid, and a 350-runner field limit.
A 2.2 mile in-person and virtual challenge by EquiCenter to raise awareness of veteran and active military suicide and support local veteran programs.
Three-day trail stage race at Mendon Ponds Park featuring 3, 5.5, and 11 mile stages with timing and post-race food.
A six-hour looped ultra at Finger Lakes Community College on November 14, 2026, raising funds for Shortsville's free dog park; dogs allowed on short leash.
December 2026
January 2027
Winter trail run of about 10k at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area with likely snow, no aid stations, and a post-race gathering at Birdhouse Brewing.
February 2027
April 2027
Six hour timed trail event at Durand Eastman Park on April 3, 2027 with a ten dollar entry fee and basic water support.
May 2027
A one-time 1-mile loop event at Powder Mills Park featuring 25 cutoff laps and a final all-out lap, with some proceeds donated to TrailsROC for trail maintenance.
September 2027