Black River Trail 15K

Event overview

The 5th annual Black River Trail event takes place on May 2, 2026, in Watertown, NY. The running events use the fully paved Black River Trail on the outskirts of Watertown. The trail is described as smooth, flat, well maintained, and it overlooks the Black River. The event benefits the Volunteer Transportation Center, a nonprofit that provides volunteer-based transportation and mobility management for people with barriers to transportation. Awards are given for overall male and female, masters overall male and female, and age group winners. The Ruck Division requires a minimum 20 lb carry.

Distances

• 5K
• 10K
• 15K Combo (complete the 5K course, then the 10K course)
• BRT Ruck 5K
• BRT Ruck 10K
• Virtual 5K, 10K, and 15K

Logistics and included items

All three in-person race events start at the Eastern Entrance of the Black River Trail at the intersection of Rutland Street (Route 3) in the Village of Black River. Packet pickup is available May 1 at Dicks Sporting Goods, 21809 Towne Center Dr, Watertown, and at the race site entrance to the Black River Trail (.3 mile east of the Black River Drive-In) on race day. Included with registration are a custom race T-shirt, official race bib, custom 2026 finisher medal, free parking, and a digital finisher certificate. Free parking is available at the Black River Drive-In, 28035 NY-3, within walking distance of the start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.