Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

A two-day trail running festival in Mendon Ponds on July 25 to 26 2026 offering solo races from 5 mile to 100 mile plus 99 mile and 50 mile relays, with camping, aid stations, volunteer requirements, and proceeds benefiting the Blue Foundat..

Backyard ultra on wooded trails at Mt. Hovenberg in Lake Placid where runners must complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; race features shirts, medals, ribbon sliders, and multiple award categories.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

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.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Experience a loop based trail race at the Newbsanity Adventure Center featuring creek crossings and swamps. Choose between 5K, 15K, or 50K distances with an optional rucking class for those seeking a weighted challenge.

Experience an intense mountain trail race at Swain Ski Resort featuring 2500 feet of elevation gain across two loops. This USATF Niagara Championship event tests runners with steep ski slope climbs and rapid descents.

A five mile trail race on the Gurney Lane Trails in Queensbury, NY featuring single track terrain, chip timed results, age group awards, a post race celebration and proceeds benefiting the Under the Woods Foundation.

A charity trail event at Trenton Fish and Game Club supporting autism awareness, featuring a 5 Miles trail run, a 5 Miles walk and a supervised 1K kids fun run. Proceeds benefit local organizations including Kelberman.

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.

Amer's Epilepsy Trail Race at Mendon Ponds Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed one mile fun run. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome and proceeds benefit EPI epilepsy programs.

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.

The Running Wild at Wildwood Trail 2.5 Mile Trail Run/Walk will take place in Wading River on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.

A Spartan Trail event at Mt. Van Hoevenberg on August 8, 2026 offering 50K, half marathon and 10K courses through forested single and double track up to the bobsled track summit, with start and finish in the stadium.

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 mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 with a demanding 25K and an 8K on ski slopes. The event runs as zero carbon and raises funds 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.