Trail Running calendar near Shandaken 2025-2026

Join Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe at Chenango Valley State Park during the Pond Festival for scenic looped trails from 10k to 50k and a kids race. Crowds and aid at the start and finish make for a lively, supportive day.

Hit the trails at the YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion at Mountain Creek on January 31, 2026. Ride the lift to the top for a scenic 5k or untimed last mile welcoming runners, walkers and first time snowshoers. Bring your own snowshoes.

Squatchy Onesiefest 5K at Ramapo Valley is a festive trail run with a handcrafted finisher medal and awards for onesie wearers. Limited to 200, the flat gravel loop welcomes road shoes and offers aid and parking.

Fire and Ice Winter Run, Feb 21 2026 at Gilbert Lake State Park, offers 50k, 25k and 10k on scenic looped trails and is snowshoe friendly. Warm aid, a finisher mug, special awards and proceeds benefit The Neighborhood Center.

Tackle technical, rugged trails and steep climbs at Big Bear Squatch North in Bear Mountain NY on April 4, 2026. Choose a challenging 10K or a grueling half marathon, with proceeds supporting the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a family friendly outing with a 5k, 4k Jay Walk and a 200 meter Kids Dash. Race on scenic wooded, hilly school trails and finish at the track.

Run the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5k in New Paltz on April 19, 2026 for a chip timed 5K through cider country. Enjoy a homemade cider donut, a pour of cider and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Join the 10K Run for the Osprey at Lacawac Sanctuary on Sunday April 19 2026, with a scenic 10K trail run and a family friendly 5K walk supporting sanctuary conservation. Expect wooded trails, osprey sightings, and awards for top finishers.

Squatchywaska Mountainfest in Ellenville offers adventurous 25K and 10 Mile trail runs on the Shawangunk Ridge with steep climbs, technical singletrack, and stunning views. Entry is capped at 150 and proceeds help protect Verkeerder Kill Fa..

Wawayanda Trail Fest brings spring trail running to Wawayanda State Park NJ with rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and scenic single track. Distances include a new 100K plus 50 mile, 50K and half marathon, with aid stations and on site ca..

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races on April 26, 2026 in Kent CT with 100K, 50 mile and 50K options around scenic Lake Waramaug. Flat rolling loops, four aid stations and finisher swag make this a rewarding spring ultra.

Enjoy a spring 10k trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026, winding through scenic park trails. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026, perfect for trail runners seeking a well organized challenge.

Join A Run to Remember on May 2 in Red Hook and run or walk scenic farm trails through meadows, orchards, and woods at Greig Farm. Honor loved ones, celebrate community spirit, and vie for cash prizes in the 5K and 10K races.

Take on Breakneck Point on May 3, 2026 in Beacon, NY with a rugged half or full ultramarathon featuring huge elevation and technical single track. Expect steep exposed climbs, aid stations, and a finisher shirt and memento.

Run a scenic 5 mile trail at Muscoot Farm with kids races for ages 2 to 12 and a family friendly vibe. Finish with Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot Farmers Market and optional shirts available by advance order.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park NJ offering 50K, 10M and 5M routes over boulder fields, river crossings and rocky peaks with skyline views. Big climbs and technical terrain make it a true test.

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville offers a scenic course along the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Finish at Aroma Thyme Bistro for garden drinks and food while supporting local food pantries and youth scholarship..

Recharge your trail season at Spring Training Camp in Oliverea NY, May 22 to 24, 2026. Small group guided coaching blends mountain trail skills, long climbs and technical terrain with mental performance work to sharpen your race readiness.

Run the Mine Hill half marathon on 24 May 2026 in Roxbury Connecticut, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy rolling country roads with sweeping farm views, then celebrate at the distillery after party.

IronHike Spring 26 at Mohawk Mountain CT in June offers endurance routes from 15 to 152 miles for solo runners, teams and families in a flexible relay format. Enjoy basecamp camping, support stations and finisher gear.