Trail Running calendar near Shandaken 2026-2027

Experience a day of trail running and mountain biking at the Norbrook Farm Brewery Trail Festival. Enjoy multiple race distances, local food trucks, and rewards at this scenic Connecticut brewery.

Experience a scenic evening run on a flat paved loop around Rockland Lake. This chip timed half marathon features sunset views, frequent aid stations, and custom finisher medals only 45 minutes north of NYC.

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.

A 53-mile Catskills ultramarathon with about 15,000 feet of climb, technical trail sections, nine aid stations and a 23-hour cutoff. The point-to-point route starts near Windham and finishes in downtown Phoenicia.

Operation WOODSTOCK on June 20, 2026 in Elka Park, NY is a 14.5 mile load bearing event with 5,210 ft elevation gain and a 20 lb dry pack. Entry is listed at $105 plus $7.35 tax.

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 5K through Camp Jewell’s roads and wooded trails including a covered bridge, plus a free one mile kids run. Pre entry is $30 before June 6 and increases to $35 afterward.

A loop-format trail run in Adams, MA, offering one to three loops and a separate 5 km meadow option on varied singletrack and hiking trails; proceeds support Thunderbolt Ski Runners trail stewardship around Greylock Glen and Mt. Greylock.

An 8.6 mile trail run at Minnewaska State Park Preserve on June 24 with chip timing and commemorative towels for finishers. Entry is limited to 250 runners and parking carries a 10 USD per car fee.

An obstacle course backyard ultra where athletes run an approximately 3 miles loop every hour until one remains. Solo and relay formats are available, with a 50 mile solo option and team relays for groups of three to six.

A night 5K at Lakeside Park with mixed trail terrain, reflective markers, and required personal lighting; finishes receive handmade medals and proceeds benefit the Pawling Recreation Department.

Experience a unique trail race through the Westmoreland Sanctuary where you choose your own path at the fork. Start and finish at Fox Lane High School for a memorable 5k adventure in Bedford.

A multi-distance trail event at Red Wing Recreation Area on July 5, 2026, featuring a 15k loop used for 15K, 30K, and 60K races with on-course aid stations, GPX course file, and awards for top finishers.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor Massachusetts offers multiple timed and distance events on a 1.9 mile loop with an on-course aid station and camping options. Proceeds support the Trustees of Reservations and Baypath Humane Society.

New for 2026 at Putnam Memorial State Park, The Revolution is a timed trail event run on a 1.776 mile loop that passes Revolutionary War sites. Runners choose 12 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour formats and carry their own hydration.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Pattersonville, NY on July 12, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to women aged 7 and older who may run, jog, or walk.

Experience a midweek evening trail run through the diverse terrain of Bowdoin Park. This 5 mile race features a mix of grass and rocky trails with awards for top finishers and a food drive for the local pantry.

Two trail-focused races at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington, MA: a 5-mile loop around Benedict Pond and a roughly 13.5-mile half with significant climbing and technical terrain. The event is cupless with limited parking and shuttle..

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.