Ultramarathons in New York, United States in 2026

16.5-mile loops through Finger Lakes National Forest, single-track trails, grassy pastures, dirt and paved roads, 1292 feet elevation gain per loop

60k course with 1,600 feet of elevation gain on the varied trails of Red Wing Recreation Area in Lagrangeville, NY

Scenic Finger Lakes hills and valleys, swamplands to hilltops, steep descents, gully rim trails, finishing at the culturally significant Great Hill

Technical 55K route on the Northville Placid Trail through remote Adirondack wilderness, 3,300 feet of elevation gain, fully self-supported format

1.07-mile loop course with cross-country terrain, paved and unpaved sections, rolling hills, and natural obstacles like divots and tire tracks

Timed ultramarathon featuring 12-hour and 24-hour options on a one-mile loop with full aid station support and space for personal setups

Scenic trail courses in Canandaigua featuring 100-mile and 50-mile ultrarunning challenges

Wooded Mt. Hoevenberg forest loops in Lake Placid, a backyard ultra in the Adirondacks with scenic woodland terrain and repeated laps.

Rugged southern trails with radical elevation changes, tough terrain, creek crossings, swamps, rocks, and roots at Newbsanity Adventure Center

Wooded trails through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, technical singletrack and carriage roads, 50K with 4,000 ft or 50-mile with 7,000 ft elevation gain

130-mile team relay through Adirondack landscapes from Gore Mountain to Saranac Brewery, passing Old Forge with an overnight camp

Team relay from Gore Mountain or Old Forge through the ADK Region to Saranac Brewery, featuring road and scenic segments with overnight camping option.

3.1-mile loop through woodland, prairie, oak savanna and wetlands; mostly flat to gently rolling with firm footing and a centralized aid station

Flat, scenic miles along the historic Erie Canal towpath, starting at Wide Water’s Marina and crossing Lockport’s draw bridges

Mix of fast dirt roads and technical singletrack with long climbs, flowy descents, and lake views through Fahnestock State Park in the Hudson Valley

USATF-sanctioned 51.7-mile ultramarathon on a popular local trail, community-focused atmosphere, affordable qualifier option, group run spirit

Wooded mostly singletrack loops at historic Tilden Hill Farm, with very little elevation change and an endurance-focused, low-key atmosphere.

Endurance event featuring flexible distances, including options like a 50-miler, in a supportive format with last runner standing

Rugged point-to-point trail through the Finger Lakes, featuring challenging pathways and scenic summer landscapes