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 is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks, NY. The event takes place during the Binghamton Pond Festival, so participants will pass the festival area and may encounter spectators and food trucks near the start/finish. The festival uses a refrigerated outdoor ice sheet and runs a month-long series of winter events. Proceeds from festival events are donated to local nonprofit organizations that support youth, education, and sport programs.
Races and event format
- 50k
- 20k
- 10k
- Kids Run (no entry fee)
All adult races use a single 10k loop. Participants complete the loop once, twice, or up to five times to create the 10k, 20k, and 50k distances. All races share the same start/finish line. Courses are self-supported while on the trail; aid is available near the start/finish with typical ultra aid station items plus water and electrolyte drink. The event includes trail running and a snowshoe option through Chenango Valley State Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.