The Trailwagger

Laurens, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Trailwagger is a running event held in Laurens, New York, at Gilbert Lake State Park. The inaugural event is a collaboration between Super Heroes Humane Society and The Clark Sports Center Events team.

Race Distances and Formats

The event offers four different divisions and a pet-friendly activity.

  • A 3-mile run/walk on a mixed course of paved park roads and trails.
  • A 5-mile run that is mostly on trails, passing ponds and creeks.
  • An 8-mile option that combines the 3-mile and 5-mile courses.
  • A two-person team division where partners choose who runs the 3-mile or 5-mile leg.
  • A separate activity for participants to walk their dogs around a lake; participating dogs receive a bandanna.

Additional Information

Registration by a specified date includes an event T-shirt. A portion of the event's funds will support the Super Heroes Humane Society, a nonprofit organization based in Oneonta, NY, that provides animal sheltering, a pet food pantry, and other community services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Miles (combined With 5- and 3-Mile)
5 mi
5-Mile
3 mi
3-Mile Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Explore the trails of Charles E. Baker State Forest in the Brookfield Classic. Choose from a 5k, a family-friendly 15k, or a challenging 50k ultramarathon. Prizes are available for new course records.