Cayuga Trails
Newfield, United States • 30 May 2026
Cayuga Trails : Ithaca, NY
Cayuga Trails takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Old Y Camp in Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca, NY. The event has a field cap set at 440 entrants. Entrants receive a finisher's medal from Ragged Cuts, post-race food from Fitnell Farms, and event apparel (Patagonia Sun Hoody listed for 2026). Portions of entries support local land and trail organizations.
Course and logistics
The course is predominantly trail with extensive singletrack, gorges, dozens of waterfalls, and historic stone stairs. It is described as about 95% trail and 5% paved. Aid stations provide water, an E-drink (such as Tailwind), Coke, and assorted foods including PB&J, bacon, potatoes, soup, and fruit; gluten-free options are attempted. Entrants may leave drop bags at the Y Camp staging area (miles 10, 25, 35) and one bag will be shuttled to Buttermilk (miles 15, 20, 40, 45). Buttermilk drop bags are not returned to the staging area until that aid station closes.
Poles are allowed; pacers are not. Crews are allowed but parking at the staging area is limited. Parking arrangements differ for the two distances and may require a walk of about a mile from parking to the start/finish area for some entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances
- 50 miles (roughly 50 miles; about 10,000 ft elevation gain)
- 50K (about 31.6 miles; roughly 6,800–7,000 ft elevation gain)