Trail Running Calendar New York 2025-2026

The Running Wild at Wildwood is a 2.5-mile trail run/walk held at Wildwood State Park, located at 790 Hulse Landing Road in Wading River, NY. This scenic trail event welcomes participants rain or shine, offering a nature-filled running experience. Runners can register in advance to receive personali..

The Lake Placid Trail Challenge, held at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, NY, offers trail running races of 10K, half marathon (21.3K), and 50K distances. Set in a historic Nordic ski center that hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics, the course features single-track, steep, and flowy trails through den..

The Landis Arboretum 5K Forest Run, held in Esperance, NY, is a scenic cross-country race through the arboretum’s forests and meadows, offering beautiful views of the Schoharie Valley. This rolling 5K course is part of the Route 20 Challenge Series and is USATF sanctioned. The event features chip ti..

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-distance running event held in Lockport, NY, featuring 25, 50, and 100-mile race options. Set along the historic Erie Canal Towpath, the course begins at Wide Water’s Marina, offering amenities like showers, restrooms, and a fully stocked aid station. Runners..

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail running event held at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in the Catskill Mountains, New York. Participants can choose between a challenging 25K course with approximately 15 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or a shorter 8K course covering about 5..

The Heron Trail Run is an annual 5K running and walking event held in Panama, New York, at 2361 Waits Corners Road. This free race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, featuring a well-marked, challenging, and enjoyable course suitable for both new and experienced runners and walkers. Th..

The Twisted Branch Trail Run is a challenging 100K ultra running event held in the Finger Lakes region of New York, starting near Naples, NY. The point-to-point course follows the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail, featuring nearly 95% single-track terrain through rugged and scenic landscapes. Wit..

The Serenity on the Trails will take place in Schenectady on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Hook Mountain Ultra is a challenging 51.7-mile trail run held in Upper Nyack, New York, featuring 10,928 feet of elevation gain. The course includes one 5.7-mile small loop followed by four 11.5-mile big loops, all starting and finishing at Nyack Beach State Park. Runners begin with a steep 1.6-..

The Fabulous Fahnestock Trail Races take place in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY, offering distances of 50K, 25K, and a 5.5-mile race. The course features a mix of runnable dirt roads and technical single-track trails, with scenic views including lakes, ponds, and old rail beds. Runners..

Fellows Frolic is a trail running event held at Morgan Hill State Forest near Tully, New York, featuring a challenging 3.3-mile loop with 607 feet of elevation gain. Participants follow orange blazes on the Fellows Hill Loop Trail, with scenic views near Spruce Pond. The event offers two main races:..

The New Paltz Pizza Challenge is a fun and unique 3.3-mile running event held in New Paltz, NY, starting at Water Street Market. The course is approximately 5 kilometers and offers participants a lively atmosphere with plenty of pizza to enjoy along the way. The event features prizes for the winners..

The West Almond Trails IMPACT Run is an annual trail running event held in Belmont, New York, within the scenic Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests. The race offers multiple distances including a 5K walk or run and a 10K run, with special categories for IMPACT members and high school or colleg..

The Green Lakes Endurance Runs, held at Tulip Hill Picnic Area in Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY, offer ultrarunning events including 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 12-hour timed race called GLER GALEFORCE. The main course loops are about 8 miles long, featuring varied terrain such as single an..

The Winona Forest Backyard Ultra, held near Mannsville, NY, is a unique endurance running event set in the scenic Winona State Forest. Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting on the hour, with the goal of being the last runner standing. Participants must finish each loop within the h..

The Dirty Dozen 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in Forest Park, Queens, New York City. The race features a 2.5-mile loop along the scenic Orange Trail, completed 12 times for a total of 50 kilometers. Each loop includes 300 feet of elevation gain, making the course deceptively tough with rol..

The Saratoga Community & Cross Country 5K Challenge is a running and walking event held at Pitney Meadows Community Farm in Saratoga Springs, NY. The event features a 5K Run/Walk and a free 5K Run/Walk for kids aged five and under. Participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere with music, a food truck,..

The Black Diamond Express Trail Race, organized by the Mendon Foundation, takes place on the scenic Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, New York. The event features a USATF-certified half marathon and a 5K race, both run on a flat, fast, and mostly packed stone dust surface that follows a former railroad..

The Two Hollows Monster Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in the scenic Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY, featuring well-maintained trails between Daisy Hollow and Babcock Hollow. The course offers rolling single-track paths, challenging hills, and shaded hemlock and hardwood forests, with..

The Thacher Park Trail Running Festival, held annually at Thacher State Park in Voorheesville, NY, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Participants can choose from four distances: 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), and an ultra 50K. The course features a sh..