Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

Trail runs and walks on August 29 2026 at Phillips Creek State Forest offering 5K, 10K, and a newly added 25K over varied forest trails with creek crossings, mud, and rolling terrain.

A 50K in Forest Park Queens run as 12 laps of a 2.5 mile Orange Trail loop, each lap adding about 300 feet of climb and with aid stations after every circuit. The event combines a grassroots race atmosphere with an 8 hour cutoff.

Trail marathon and half marathon on scenic Kennedy State Forest routes with age and gender based staggered head starts, steep hills, aid stations every few miles, and a cupless hydration policy.

Timed loop trail event at Sugar Hill State Forest offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a 4 mile loop with about 500 feet of gain per loop. Field is capped at 100 participants with aid station, post race food and nearby camping.

A women's backyard ultra near Phoenix, NY, run as repeated 4.167 mile laps at regular hourly intervals. Support tents and start/finish aid are available; runners must carry their own supplies and follow equipment rules.

A 50K trail ultramarathon through the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest near Stony Creek, NY, following a lollipop route from Harrisburg Lake. It features two stocked aid stations, 3028 feet of elevation change, and requires experience verification v..

Trail races at Ontario County Park in Naples NY offering a long and a short course listed as a half marathon and a 5 mile option, with camping, evening social events, post race food and vendors, and volunteer incentives.

A trail event on the Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale offering 70 mile, 30 mile, and half marathon divisions over rugged, minimally supported terrain with shuttle logistics and enforced checkpoints.

A multi-distance trail event near Cortland, NY on September 12, 2026, featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 100 mile relay. The route includes steep climbs, technical singletrack, planned course changes, and allowances for pacers and poles..

A community wellness event at Sprague Brook County Park on September 12, 2026 featuring a 5K trail run and a 2 mile non timed walk, with proceeds supporting the Bread of Life Outreach Center and keepsake blankets for early registrants.

Experience an outdoor adventure at Everest Park featuring a four mile obstacle course with forty natural and man made challenges. Families can choose between the full mud run or a specialized mini course for younger children.

Experience a non competitive trail run or walk through 63 acres of scenic trails at a therapeutic riding facility. Choose between 1km and 5km distances and earn a completion medal while supporting a local nonprofit.

A dog friendly 5K community run and walk at Campground Adventures in Hinsdale, NY on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Fifty percent of proceeds support the Cattaraugus County SPCA and the event features scenic trails and local vendors.

A community fundraiser at Mendon Ponds Park with in-person and virtual 5k options plus a Trail X Challenge and a 10k combo. The event supports ROCovery and includes event swag and packet pick up dates.

A 5K and 10K trail run in Letchworth State Park on September 13, 2026 featuring woodland courses, finisher medals, a post-race celebration at Trailside Lodge, and timed results with downloadable certificates and photos.

An inaugural trail festival at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in September 2026 featuring multiple mountain races, a kids mile, and a dog friendly 5k. Night races require headlamps and an Uphill 1k climbs the Iliad slope.

An obstacle and fitness race on September 13, 2026 in Fayetteville, NY featuring a roughly 3 mile course with about 23 first responder inspired challenges, including Search & Rescue, Hose Drag and timed mental focus tasks.

The Corporate Fun Run Pier 84 Manhattan will take place in New York on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Multi-day timed ultras at Shortsville Reindeer Farm on a one mile grass and trail loop. Multiple timed options, an on-course aid barn, and belt buckles for finishers who complete 100 loops; proceeds support ROCovery Fitness.

A trail running event in Brookfield, New York offering 5k, 15k and 50k courses through Charles E. Baker State Forest; the 50k uses multi loop format, has over 4,800 feet of gain and a nine hour cutoff.