Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

A timed trail festival in Pawling, New York offering 24 hour, 12 hour day and night, 6 hour and 3 hour races on a short mixed surface loop with aid stations, crew areas, finisher medals, and distance based awards.

A loop-based trail event in Upper Nyack with 50 mile and 27 mile options, significant elevation, three aid stations, and a 14 hour cutoff. Parking and nearby overnight accommodations are coordinated with a local retreat center.

A 100 km trail race around Morgan Hill State Forest and adjacent public lands, with rugged single-track, seven aid stations, required offline navigation, and options for solo or relay entries.

A community 5K and 10K on the Keuka Outlet Trail in Penn Yan with start and finish at Cascade Falls. Courses pass Seneca Mills Falls and the 10K reaches the former Fox Mills site; shirts and medals included.

Trail run and walk at Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville NY on Saturday September 19 2026. Routes of 2 5 and 8 miles pass Lake Myosotis and a historic racetrack while raising funds for local organizations.

A scenic 5K cross-country course at Crown Point with a 2 Mile Fun Run Walk option, youth accompaniment rules, student fee waiver, pre registration T shirts, and awards for 5K finishers.

A community 5K run and a children’s 1 mile fun run at Schodack Town Park on September 19, 2026, raising funds for Hope House. Entry fees include 5K $30 and children free with parents running $30.

A 5K cross country race at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse on 19 September 2026, run on a varsity XC course with mostly trails and grass; registration runs from March 7 to September 18, 2026.

A scenic five mile memorial run and virtual five mile option in Hinckley, NY, with a kids fun run included; proceeds fund a memorial scholarship for students pursuing medical studies.

A one mile loop elimination challenge in Webster NY on September 20, 2026 where runners must meet shrinking time cutoffs each mile; finishers receive a medal and category pins, with cash prizes for top male and female.

A timed charity tower climb at Empire State Plaza in Albany that reaches the 42nd floor with 809 steps. Water stations, bailout floors and medics are provided; registered participants receive a t shirt and finisher's medal.

A 5K trail run on Bella Rose Vineyard grounds in Lewiston with a stemless wine glass and complimentary wine tasting for participants 21 or older. The event features professional timing, finish line photos, music, and on site parking.

The Cat's Tail Trail Marathon in Shandaken, NY is a 26 mile point to point trail race through the Slide Mountain Wilderness with about 7,000 feet of vertical gain. The race offers aid stations, post race refreshments, and a 25 percent veter..

An eight hour fixed time race and relay on a flat **3.45 mile** out and back trail next to Dryden Lake. Solo and team divisions, a single well stocked aid station, and optional 0.4 mile mini loops in the final hour.

The Morgan Hill Trail Races will take place in Fabius on Sunday 27 September 2026.

A community 5K on September 27, 2026 in Dolgeville along the Greenway Trail. Registration has a $25 fee with children under 12 free; proceeds fund free sports equipment for local youth.

A trail running event in Gardiner, NY offering a 5 km run, an optional 10 km two-lap route and a 200 yard kids run, with pre registration T shirt incentives and a sneaker recycling program.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of NYRR's fall series; includes free youth races for ages 2 to 18 and awards for top finishers across divisions.

Experience a rugged trail race through the Adirondack forests and wetlands of Amy’s Park. Enjoy scenic views and a community after party at a local brewery while supporting land conservation for Lake George.

A timed endurance running event in Cohoes, NY on October 3, 2026 offering 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options plus relays. It benefits Flutters of Hope, a nonprofit supporting people and families affected by eating disorders.