Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 6k trail race through Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. This memorial cross country event supports a local scholarship fund and features post race refreshments and awards for various age groups.

Trail races of 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run at Mendon Ponds Park on August 2, 2026. The event features on-trail courses, on-site water and first aid, and raises funds for epilepsy programs in Upstate and Central New York.

An evening trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park offering 3-mile and 8-mile courses that run along the gorge rims and cross the creek on bridges. The marked routes include stairs, water stops, and count toward FLRC trail-circuit standings.

A scenic 2.5 mile trail run or walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Online registration includes bib personalization if entered three weeks in advance and proceeds benefit Friends of Wildwood State Park.

Trail races at Mt Van Hoevenberg on August 8, 2026 offer 10K, half marathon and 50K courses over single track and steep terrain. Start and finish are in the venue stadium and course maps are provided.

Beast of Burden Summer in Lockport NY follows the Erie Canal towpath and offers 100 mile, 50 mile and 25 mile distances with fully stocked aid stations and a start at Wide Waters Marina.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring, NY, offering 50K, 25K and a 5.5-mile course on varied terrain with on-course support, post-race meal, and proceeds supporting land conservation.

Experience a rolling cross country run through the forests and meadows of the Landis Arboretum. This sanctioned 5K race offers views of the Schoharie Valley and access to scenic trails and gardens.

A day of timed endurance challenges on a wooded 2.62 mile loop at Tilden Hill Farm in Verona NY. Events finish with an optional pond plunge and a post event celebration with medals and awards.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 offering 25K and 8K courses open to runners and hikers, organized as a zero carbon event and raising funds and shoe donations for The Catskill Center.

Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.

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 in Naples, NY on the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail through the Finger Lakes. Mostly single track with rugged terrain and a 20 hour cutoff; finishers earn four UTMB points and it is a Western States qualifier unde..

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop at Winona State Forest near Mannsville NY. Runners must complete each loop within an hour and return to the start; the last runner remaining wins.

Test your endurance at this unique trail race in Tully where the coin toss determines your path. Complete as many loops as possible in three hours while alternating directions to stay on your toes.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park include fixed-distance laps of about eight miles and a separate 12-hour timed event circling the lakes, with marked trails, staffed aid, finisher awards, and onsite race amenities.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

Timed loop event in Paul Smiths, NY with six hour, three hour, and one hour options on an approximately 4 mile natural surface loop. The festival includes live music and food alongside the race.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..