Trail Running Calendar near Ithaca 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 10 km 23 km

Trail runs in Danby State Forest offering a 10K loop and a 14.2 mile 23K on mostly singletrack with an aid station and views from Thatcher Pinnacles.

Oct

30

Fr

Race the Ghost

Dryden | 11 mi from Ithaca

Trail Run 3 mi

Out-and-back run from Dryden Creamery along the Dryden Rail Trail with a turnaround at the Spooky Cone, timed results and multiple costume and running awards.

November 2026

Nov

26

Th

Turkey Trot - Cayuga Heights

Cayuga Heights | 1 mi from Ithaca

Road Race Trail Run 6 mi

A 5.5 mile prediction run in Ithaca on mixed pavement and trail terrain where runners estimate their finish time while supporting Loaves and Fishes.

May 2027

May

1

Sa

UltraTrax Greek Peak

Virgil | 16 mi from Ithaca

Trail Run 7 mi 14 mi 21 mi 28 mi

Timed endurance event at Greek Peak Mountain Resort on May 1, 2027 offering trail distances from 7 to 28 miles with up to ten hours to finish.

June 2027

Jun

5

Sa

Cayuga Trails

Newfield | 8 mi from Ithaca

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi

Scenic trail ultramarathon in Robert H. Treman State Park offering 50K and 50M on mostly singletrack with waterfall and gorge terrain.

Jun

6

Su

Lucifer's Crossing

Newfield | 8 mi from Ithaca

Trail Run 3 mi 7 mi 13 mi

A trail race at Robert Treman State Park near Ithaca offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances on singletrack trails and scenic gorges.

Jun

13

Su

Gorges Half

Ithaca

Road Race Trail Run 13 mi

Point to point half marathon from Trumansburg to Cass Park in Ithaca with a net descent, trail sections, aid stations, shuttle service, and race day amenities.

July 2027

Jul

10

Sa

STRC Trailfest at Newtown Battlefield

Elmira | 29 mi from Ithaca

Backyard Ultra

A 3 hour timed trail event at Newtown Battlefield State Park in Elmira, NY with repeated 1 mile loops, a stocked aid station, post run food and participant swag.