Watkins Glen, New York · Saturday, September 5, 2026
The STRC Trailfest at Sugar Hill is a trail running and ultra event held on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It is located at 3361 Tower Hill Rd in Watkins Glen, New York.
Join us for one of Willow Running USA's premier running events. This event has sold out the past couple years so if you are interested in running either the Half Marathon or 10K please don't hesitate to register.
Picturesque waterfalls, historic abandoned mills, and well-groomed trails following the Minnesetah River in Penn Yan, NY make the Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon & 10K a must-do for 2026!
The Keuka Outlet Trail is absolutely an absolutely beautiful run/walk trail with fantastic scenery along the way on well maintained trails that run 7 miles between Penn Yan and Dresden NY.
Link to 'Relive' view of the course, with some photos: https://www.relive.cc/view/vevYDpJJdJq
A Post-race party at the Moose Lodge with music and food for all participants.
Registration is limited to 400 total participants.
Bampa’s House has announced that they will be sponsoring the Ninth Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Craig Park in Painted Post, NY. The purpose of the race is to raise money for Bampa’s House and celebrate the life of Jim Dugan, the namesake of Bampa’s House. Jim, who was called Bampa by his grandchildren, was a life-long resident of the Corning-Painted Post area, spending his career at Corning Community College, volunteering through the Lions Club, and facilitating beer tastings at The Site.
Participants are encouraged to run or walk the 3.1 mile course that includes the beautiful Painted Post Trail and winds through the streets of Painted Post where Jim lived. Alternatively, for those who cannot or choose not to participate in person, participants can join us virtually! Just send us your time and we will mail you your t-shirt for participating!
Become a fundraiser for Bampa’s House! You can collect donations through your own fundraising page just for participating. It’s easy to set up!
All proceeds from the race will go to Bampa’s House. Bampa’s House (Corning Comfort Care, Inc.) is a non-profit organization that serves the Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler county areas and focuses on providing a safe and comfortable place for people to receive end-of-life care when home care is not an option.
For more information about the race or about Bampa’s House, please visit www.bampashouse.org.
One of the premier Willow Running events is in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY. There will be various race distance on the beautiful Catharine Valley Trail to choose from including the 18M, a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5 K distances. The trail is an old Rail Trail that is well maintained all year and easy to navigate with a slight elevation gain heading out and a slight elevation decline heading back to the finish line.
Post race enjoy a fun filled celebration with music, food and drinks.
This years event will once again benefit the Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail
Come enjoy the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, take in the fall foliage, enjoy the many wineries and craft beer locations that dominate the region.
Run or walk your way through Hector's scenic hillside. You'll weave your way through vineyards and farmland trails while catching glimpses of beautiful Seneca Lake. It starts and ends at The Oasis at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard. This is a fundraising event to help the Hector Area Lions Club better serve our community's needs.
All runners pre-registered by 8/31/25 will receive a t-shirt. Those registering between 9/1 - 9/28 are not guaranteed a T-shirt and will be available on a limited basis. There will be post-race activities and awards following the race at The Oasis.