Pond Fest Winter Trail Run
Chenango Forks, United States • 17 Jan 2026
Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race
The Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks, NY. The event is held as part of the Binghamton Pond Festival. The festival will be running near the race start/finish area, with spectators and food trucks present when runners and snowshoers pass the start/finish.
Race format and logistics
The event offers these options:
- 50k
- 20k
- 10k
- Kids Run
All adult races use a 10k loop. Participants complete one loop for 10k, two loops for 20k, or up to five loops for 50k. Courses are self-supported while out on the trail; participants should carry their own water or running vest. Aid station support will be available near the start/finish between loops, providing typical ultra aid station fare plus water and an electrolyte drink. The races and snowshoe events take place on trails inside Chenango Valley State Park. Event proceeds are donated to local nonprofit organizations that provide youth support, education, and sport programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.