Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

A trail race at Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring a 10K plus loop of varied terrain and a long steep climb. A free, noncompetitive 1 mile kids run is held alongside the main race.

Mountain running at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026. Options include a single loop Mountain Race (~10 km, ~3,900 ft), a two loop SkyRace (~20 km, ~7,800 ft), a Vertical K and a kids climb, finishing at the summit.

Trail races on a 16.5 mile loop in Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances with four aid stations, camping, a BBQ and awards.

A trail event at Red Wing Recreation Area on July 5, 2026 offering 60K, 30K and 15K on a 15k loop with mixed surfaces, aid stations, lap-support for 60K runners, and awards for top finishers.

Experience a unique four mile trail race through the historic Forest Park in Queens. Run along naturally carved glacial terrain and pine groves with your dog to support a local animal rescue organization.

This trail run in Naples, NY explores the scenic High-Tor Wildlife Management Area. The course starts in the community park, features significant climbs on the Finger Lakes Trail, and passes multiple aid stations. Runners can choose between..

Muddy Princess Albany is a 5 km obstacle mud run for women held at Harley Rendezvous Classic Inc. Join this non competitive event focused on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

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.

Run as many one mile laps as possible during these 12 or 24 hour ultra and relay events in Rush. Enjoy a mostly paved loop course with full aid station support and options for individual or team participation.

Run along the scenic Minnesetah River in Penn Yan featuring historic mills and waterfalls. This trail event offers half marathon and 10K distances with a festive post race party at the local Moose Lodge.

SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run in Buffalo takes place at Liberty Vineyards & Winery on July 18, 2026. The event features a 1K tasting walk and a 5K run or walk with on-course tastings, event shirts, and finish line wine.

A remote *55K* ultramarathon on the Northville Placid Trail in Adirondack Park, featuring technical terrain, about 3300 feet of gain, self-supported running, a required validation race, and registration that includes a shirt and two meals.

Choose your distance from 7 to 28 miles in this Adirondack endurance walking event at Gore Mountain. Hike through shaded forests and along scenic ridgelines with the option to add weight for a rucking challenge.

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.

The Webster Trail Classic is a scenic trail run through three distinct parks in Webster, NY. Runners can choose between a 10-mile or a 3.5-mile course, each offering varied terrain. A free kids fun run is also part of the event.

A trail weekend in Mendon Ponds near Honeoye Falls with solo 100 mile, 50 mile, day and night 50k races plus 5, 10 and 20 mile options and 99 mile and 50 mile relays. Proceeds benefit the Blue Foundation.

This backyard ultra challenges runners to complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour on Mt. Hovenberg's trails. Participants set their own distance goals, and the last person standing wins. The event supports Team RWB and is capped at 200 runners..

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026 featuring a 5k mass start race and a free 400 m kids dash where all youth finishers receive a ribbon.

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.

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.