New York
New York Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New York for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 174 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New York below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
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.
Point to point 100K trail race in Naples NY on Aug 22, 2026 with a 20 hour cutoff, 11 aid stations, shuttle service, and free camping.
Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour at Winona Forest Backyard Ultra in Mannsville NY until only one runner remains.
A trail event at Morgan Hill State Forest featuring a roughly 3.3 mile loop, a 3-hour race and a $1,000 seven-lap challenge, with aid stations and limited parking.
A 4 mile trail time trial in Schenectady Central Park benefiting Hive of Hope, with all proceeds supporting local recovery programs.
Trail ultraruns at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville NY offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 12-hour timed loop around the lakes.
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.
Loop-style endurance event in Paul Smiths, NY with 6, 3 and 1 hour options on an approximately 4 mile loop, plus live music, food, and a pre-race evening event.
An inaugural 5K cross country run through New Lisbon and Garrattsville on August 22, held at Butternuts Beer and Ale as part of Butternut Valley Days.
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 marathon and..
Trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary covering about 6.5 miles of rocky, rooty trails with parking at Fox Lane Middle School, awards by age group, and no dogs allowed.
Trail races on the Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon on August 23, 2026 featuring a USATF certified half marathon and a 5K.
Trail run and walk through Phillips Creek, Turnpike, and Palmers Pond State Forests offering 5K, 10K, and a new 25K with varied terrain and creek crossings.
50K loop ultramarathon in Forest Park Queens with 12 laps of the 2.5 mile Orange Trail, about 300 feet climb per lap and an aid station after each lap.
Trail marathon and half through Kennedy State Forest with age and gender staggered starts, cupless aid stations, and substantial elevation gain.
A 52 day certified road race in Jamaica, Queens where athletes aim to cover 3100 miles on a 0.5488 mile loop, averaging about 59.6 miles per day.
September 2026
Timed trail loop event at Sugar Hill State Forest with 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a four mile loop with about 500 feet gain; limited to 100 participants.
Women-only backyard ultra on County Line Road, Phoenix NY, with repeated 4.167 mile laps over mixed forest and field terrain; proceeds support local women's shelters.
A 31 mile trail ultramarathon through remote Adirondack wilderness with rocky singletrack, three aid stations, and a reviewed entry process.