Trail Running Calendar New York 2026-2027

Trail races at Mt Van Hoevenberg on August 8, 2026 offer 10K, half marathon and 50K courses over single track and steep terrain. Start and finish are in the venue stadium and course maps are provided.

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.

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.

A point to point 100K in Naples, NY on the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail through the Finger Lakes. Mostly single track with rugged terrain and a 20 hour cutoff; finishers earn four UTMB points and it is a Western States qualifier unde..

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop at Winona State Forest near Mannsville NY. Runners must complete each loop within an hour and return to the start; the last runner remaining wins.

Test your endurance at this unique trail race in Tully where the coin toss determines your path. Complete as many loops as possible in three hours while alternating directions to stay on your toes.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park include fixed-distance laps of about eight miles and a separate 12-hour timed event circling the lakes, with marked trails, staffed aid, finisher awards, and onsite race amenities.

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.

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 ma..

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

Black Diamond Express on August 23, 2026 features a 5K and a USATF certified half marathon along the Lehigh Valley Trail near Mendon, supporting the Mendon Foundation and trail maintenance with Monroe County Parks.

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Kennedy State Forest with age and gender based staggered starts including a nonbinary category. Courses use double out and back routes on rolling single track with significant elevation and aid stations e..

Timed trail challenge on a 4 mile loop at Sugar Hill State Forest offering 3, 6 and 12 hour events, aid station and post-run food, camping options and limited entry capped at 100 participants.

A rugged 50K trail ultra in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake. The lollipop route includes two aid stations and requires prior experience and a wait list review.