New York
WATCH: Running the Great Range
The Great Range Trail in New York’s Adirondacks is one of the hardest day (or two-day) traverses anywhere in the country. The trail is 25 miles, summits 12 different mountains, and features a total elevation gain of roughly 10,000 feet. Trail runner Max Romey explored the trail in 2018 and documented his adventure in this […]
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Plattekill Mountain Race Set for June 1
Some trail runners like races that are flat and runnable. For others, no vert means no fun. For those who enjoy the burn of vertical climbs, the Plattekill Mountain Race will take place in Roxbury, New York, on Saturday, June 1. This year will be the second edition of the Plattekill Mountain Race, created by […]
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Spring On The Trails Event Set For March 23
CTW Endurance has announced their Spring on the Trails event will take place March 23, 2024 in Lagrangeville, New York. This will be the fourth year of the event, which features a 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour race. Participants will run on a 5K trail loop and attempt to complete as many loops as they can […]
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New 13-Mile Trail System Coming To NY
Trail runners will soon be able to enjoy a new 13.5-mile trail system in New York’s Finger Lakes region. The Nature Conservancy is breaking ground on a new trail system at West Hill preserve in Naples. It will be the first multi-use trail system designed for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers to be offered […]
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Northeast Dates for Trail Running Film Festival
The Trail Running Film Festival is currently on tour and will be appearing at theaters around the Northeast this spring. This year’s festival features nine films that celebrate the sport and culture of trail running. Festival organizers say each location will have a unique local flair, as well as prizes attendees can win. The festival […]
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New 100K to Launch in New York
The Northeast is getting a brand new 100K. Ironwood Adventure Works recently announced they’ll hold a new 100K, the Great Hill Ultra, in New York’s Finger Lakes region this July. This point-to-point 62-mile trail race set for July 9 will cover a large section of the scenic Finger Lakes region. According to the race description, […]
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#TrailsRoc’s Unique Spin on the Backyard Ultra
When backyard ultras (a.k.a. last person standing races) debuted more than a decade ago, they were considered a wildly creative twist on traditional running races. Since then, race directors have continued their creative ways, putting their own unique spins on the format. One of those unique spins takes place in Rochester, New York on March […]
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New Event: Plattekill Mountain Race in NY
There are two types of trail runners in this world: Those who when they hear the term “relentless vert” say “No way!” and run off in search of flat terrain; and then there are those lunatics who when they hear “relentless vert” say “Where do I sign up?” If you’re the kind of twisted individual […]
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The Hardest Trail and Ultra Races in the Northeast
The Northeast is home to trail and ultra races of all shapes and sizes, with varying distances, terrain and formats. Among these races, a few stand out as being particularly… sadistic. Races with such brutal conditions and demands that they seem more like a punishment than a fun time. While most people who hear about […]
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