Trail Running calendar near Schenectady 2026-2027

A USATF certified point to point half marathon in Albany featuring a mostly downhill paved route along the Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail, six aid stations, live tracking every 5K, bus service to the start and a finisher medal.

Run or walk through the scenic orchards of New Paltz at this chip timed 5k event featuring homemade donuts and fresh cider for all finishers.

A five-week open-course trail running series in Poughkeepsie, NY, presented by Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie and powered by HOKA. Limited to 65 participants; registration runs March 18 to April 20, 2026 with a $60 fee.

Event Overview The Squatchywaska Mountainfest is a trail running event with two distances: a 25K (noted as closer to 17 miles) and a 10-mile race. Both courses follow a lollipop format through Minnewaska State Preserve on the Shawangunk Rid..

A spring trail race at Grafton Lakes State Park covering about 9.3 miles with roughly 900 feet of elevation gain. Trails are technical yet runnable and the course can be muddy in spring.

A muddy obstacle-course festival in Deansboro, New York offering 5 mile, 5K and kids runs plus live music and local brews. Proceeds support the Barden Adventure Scholarship and other charitable efforts.

A 12 mile technical out and back trail race on the Holyoke Range near Amherst, MA, with more than 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Rocky singletrack ridgelines, two manned water stations, and registration currently shows full with a waitlist.

The A Run to Remember will take place in Red Hook on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Experience the beauty of the Shawangunk Mountains with a 50 mile ultra, a trail marathon, or a team relay. Enjoy well maintained carriage roads and an 18 hour cutoff in this premier fundraising event for Mohonk Preserve.

Experience a trail run or walk through the campus of The Hartsbrook School in Hadley. Choose between a 5k or a 1 mile race on natural terrain while supporting local land stewardship and agricultural education programs.

The Towpath Trail Run in Saint Johnsville offers a flat, paved course for a 10K and a 5K run/walk. Professional timing ensures accurate results. The event is scheduled for May 9, 2026.

Run for a cause at the Bruynswick Winery Run, a 6k cross-country race benefiting the Ulster County SPCA. Enjoy a scenic course at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge, with music, drinks, and a chance to meet shelter animals. Free children's da..

The Free Spirit 50K is a scenic ultra on the dirt roads of Leyden, Massachusetts. The route passes historic farms, forests, and a vintage covered bridge, offering a classic New England countryside experience.

Annual May races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail offering marathon, half and 8K distances starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center. Proceeds support the rail trail and a municipal fund for the City of Pittsfield.

Tails & Trails State Forest Run in Pittsfield State Park on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop of single track, pine forests and mountain bike style trails while supporting local animal rescues.

Event Overview The Ledge Rock Hill Wine Run 5K takes place at the Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George, New York. The event features a 5K distance, which is open to participants aged 1 to 99. It is a timed race, with professional timing an..

Celebrate a Hudson Valley tradition dating back to 1983 with the Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville. This scenic course runs along the Shawangunk Mountains and features a section on the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. All event proceeds suppor..

A three-day small-group trail running camp in Oliverea, NY offering guided coaching, mountain runs over technical terrain, mental performance discussions, lodging, Saturday meals, and a swag item.

Experience a 5K cross country run or walk through the mowed trails of Peach Hill Park. Reach the highest point in Poughkeepsie for panoramic views and enjoy post race snacks and awards.

Coz's Backyard Ultra on May 30, 2026 in Holland Patent, NY uses the Backyard Ultra format. Runners complete a 3 1/3 mile loop each hour until one runner remains or the 30 hour limit is reached.