Trail Running calendar near Rush 2026-2027

A family oriented event on June 30th, 2024 featuring a 5K race and children's activities that raises funds to benefit the Rochester Hearing and Speech Center with sponsorship options available.

Experience the trails of Mendon Ponds Park during this evening trail run featuring 4 and 8 mile distances. This cup free event follows a 4 mile loop through scenic terrain with various inclines and local wildlife.

A 45 mile all-trail ultra in Letchworth State Park that uses both sides of the gorge, with a relay option. Five stocked aid stations and one water stop serve long remote sections between stations.

Experience a muddy trail adventure in Ellicottville featuring 15 obstacles across 4.2 and 6.0 mile courses. This family friendly event includes a kids race and scenic mountain ridgeline running with no electric shocks or fire.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

Experience a scenic 5K run through the 200 acre Sheldrake Point Winery featuring cross country trails and views of Cayuga Lake followed by live music and wine.

Finger Lakes 50s on July 4, 2026 features 50 mile, 50K and 25K trail races on a 16.5 mile loop in Finger Lakes National Forest near Hector, NY. The course mixes single track, pastures and roads and has four aid stations.

This trail run in Naples, NY explores the scenic High-Tor Wildlife Management Area. The course starts in the community park, features significant climbs on the Finger Lakes Trail, and passes multiple aid stations. Runners can choose between..

Run along the scenic Minnesetah River in Penn Yan featuring historic mills and waterfalls. This trail event offers half marathon and 10K distances with a festive post race party at the local Moose Lodge.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

Enjoy an informal 6 km trail run through the flat and scenic Sugarbush Vineyards as part of a community focused Friday night racing series.

The Webster Trail Classic is a scenic trail run through three distinct parks in Webster, NY. Runners can choose between a 10-mile or a 3.5-mile course, each offering varied terrain. A free kids fun run is also part of the event.

A two-day trail running festival on July 25 and 26, 2026 with ultramarathon, shorter distance and relay options around Mendon Ponds. Proceeds support the Blue Foundation.

Experience an intense mountain trail race at Swain Ski Resort featuring 2500 feet of elevation gain across two loops. This USATF Niagara Championship event tests runners with steep ski slope climbs and rapid descents.

Summer Beast of Burden in Lockport NY offers 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile distances along the Erie Canal Towpath with multiple staffed aid stations and a start at Wide Water’s Marina.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

A point to point 100K trail run in the Finger Lakes near Naples New York on August 22, 2026. The course is mostly single track, has a 20 hour cutoff and serves as a UTMB qualifier worth four points.

Explore the forested trails of Western New York in this second annual event. Choose from 5K, 10K, or the new 25K distance, each offering a mix of hardwood stands, pine plantations, and varied terrain. The event supports trail improvement pr..

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Naples, NY on September 12, 2026, centered at Wilson Lodge. The event features a revised long course and short course format, camping and Friday social events, post-race food, giveaways, and awards.

A trail ultramarathon near Cortland, New York offering 100 mile, 100 mile relay, 50 mile and 50K options. The course features steep climbs, technical singletrack and significant elevation gain, with pacer and crew provisions and a 36 hour l..