Climb it for Climate: The Catskills

Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NY

A three part mountain running series that will challenge runners’ skills over the course of three events. This series will take place at three different scenic locations over technical, rugged trail networks, each offering a unique mountain running experience. At every event, The Running Kind will raise money and awareness for a climate forward organization. […]

$41 – $71

Summer Jam Obstacle Race

Obstacle Wonderland 314 New Unionville Road, Wallkill, NY

5k ~ 10k ~ 15k ~ Ruck Obstacle Course Race for all levels, including children (1k, ages 9-14), with a waterslide finish!

$65 – $75

28th Annual Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby

Reher Center 101 Broadway, Kingston, NY

A fun and unique parade of non-motorized, wild, and whacky sculptures rolling down lower Broadway into the Historic Rondout District of Kingston. Professional artists, the creatively inclined, families and friends show off their creations!

Free

Gravel & Graze

Terra Ridge Farm 302 Libertyville Road, New Paltz

Join us at Terra Ridge Farm for a guided gravel ride through the Mohonk Preserve. Enjoy delicious wood fired pizza by Hudson Valley Alforno, refreshing beverages, yard games and more! See website for details.

$65.00

18th Annual Tour de Kingston

Forsyth Park 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY

Take in Ulster County's scenic views while on the challenging long distance road rides and the gravel grinders or take it easy on the 5-mile family ride (free) and the out-and-back rail trail rides. Bike Brother's BBQ lunch at 12:30! Parking: Dietz Stadium, 170 North Front Street, Kingston.

Free – $50

HalloWeird Obstacle Race

Obstacle Wonderland 314 New Unionville Road, Wallkill, NY

Kids 1k plus a 2.5k, 5k, and 10k course. Conquer obstacles at your own pace while the crowd and Spartan coaches cheer you on!

$70

Zombie 5k Run & Monster Bash Event

HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties, NY, United States

To kick off our Monster Bash Event at HITS in Saugerties, we are starting with our Zombie Run 5K and Goblins and Ghouls fun run! Zombie Run - $30 registration fee come with a shirt and patch. All proceeds go directly to helping and enriching our Local Veterans. *Any late registration after 10/15/23 will not […]

$30

Saugerties Turkey Trot

Kiwanis Ice Arena 6 Small World Ave, Saugerties, NY

1 Mile or 5K. With a beautiful backdrop of the Catskill Mountains and fall foliage, the Saugerties Turkey Trot is a one-of-a-kind fun run through the historic village of Saugerties. In lieu of a registration fee, participants can donate to People’s Place or Junior League of Kingston. Find more information on the event link below.

Donation

Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot

The Water Street Market 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, United States

20th Annual Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot - 9:00am on Thanksgiving morning. This 5K fundraising event supports our crisis walk-in center and food pantry. Register online: www.newpaltzturkeytrot.com or in person at: 51 N. Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY on Wednesday, 11/22, between 12:00pm-6:00pm.

$15 – $25

Reindeer Ramble

YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County 507 Broadway, Kingston

40th Annual 5K Holiday road run for the whole family. Fun Holiday attire encouraged! Rain/snow/shine. Benefits YMCA Strong Kids Scholarship Fund.

$15 – $25

Shamrock Run 2024

Academy Green 238 Clinton Avenue, Kingston, NY

Get your running sneakers on and join in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun! The Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley will be holding their 36th Annual 2-mile Shamrock Run! The race will start at Academy Green at 12:50pm SHARP and end at the foot of Broadway!

$30

Green, Luck, & Leprechaun Weekend

Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NY

Looking for something to kick off your March with madness? Look no further than beautiful Belleayre during this St. Paddy's Weekend approaching. Hype yourself up at our Kandahar Festival on March 16th, where you'll get to witness athletes testing the best of their racing skills! Join the festivities with our live band 90 Proof performing some of […]

Clover Classic 5K on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Tony Williams Town Park 113 S Riverside Rd, Highland

Join us for the 2nd annual Clover Classic at Tony Williams Park. Sign-in begins at 10 am, with the race stepping off at 11:00. Music and games on the field from 12:00-3:00. Registration is required. Attendance to festivities after the race is free and includes music and games.  Paid registration includes a 5k bib and […]

$20. – $30.

Hustle for Hope Saugerties

Cantine Field 6 Small World Ave., Saugerties, NY, United States

We are hosting our 2nd annual Hustle for Hope  for the foundation Hope for HIE. This is a 5K your way which means walk, roll, or run to complete it! We are helping to raise awareness of HIE and the foundation that works so hard to bring support, resources, and connections to families across the […]

Hudson Valley Marathon at Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, United States

The Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson will return for its second year! After a successful event in 2023, the Hudson Valley Marathon is on track to be Alpha Win’s leading running event. The course offers an unparalleled view of the Hudson Valley region as runners make their way across the historic […]

Hudson Valley Marathon

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, United States

This race features 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances, making it perfect for any athlete!

$22.50 – $135

Annual Esopus Fun Run/5K

George W. Ross Memorial Park 208 Bowne St, Port Ewen, NY, United States

5K, a car show, games, local vendors, music, and so much more! There will be a fee to enter the race, but family fun day is FREE!

$15 – $25

Esopus Family Fun Day, Car Show and 5K

Ross Park 208 Bowne Street, Port Ewen

Esopus Family Fun Day is a FREE event with games, prizes and music. Entries for 5K and Car Show are available on EventBrite. Food, vendors and local organizations will be there to visit. All proceeds benefit Esopus kids summer camp scholarship.

Free

Hudson Valley Triathlon

Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) Williams Lake Road, Rosendale, NY

With a gorgeous swim through the pristine spring-fed Williams Lake, followed by a bike ride to the Ashokan Reservoir, and a run on the historic Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, you’ll get to see plenty of scenic treasures in the area. Join us on June 29, 2024 for the Hudson Valley Triathlon! We offer multiple distances […]

$43 – $469

Climb It for Climate Trail Race

Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NY

Runners can choose between a 5 or 25k for this trail race with a cause! The 25k starts at 8am and the 5k starts at 9am.

Waterside Spa Canoe & Kayak Race

Waterside Spa 25 South Partition St, Saugerties, NY, United States

Race along the Esopus Creek, Waterfall, and Saugerties Lighthouse with the Waterside Spa at Diamond Mills! This beginner-friendly race is open to canoes, kayaks, and SUPs, with two distances to choose from: a 1.5 mile or a 3 mile course. The top 3 winners in each distance will receive an award. Join us after the […]

Free

2024 Pfalz Point Trail Challenge

Mohonk Preserve 3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NY

The Pfalz Point Trail Challenge, a favorite local race, is a 10-mile benefit trail run  to support Mohonk Preserve. Proceeds from race registration fees and sponsorships support conservation of over 8,000 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge, including the restoration and maintenance of the Preserve’s network of 75 miles of carriage roads and trails that welcome […]

$45 – $55

14th Annual UlsterCorps Zombie Escape

Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) Williams Lake Road, Rosendale, NY

Enjoy spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake), while passing zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels and caves. 5k timed trail run, 2k walk and a free 1k Fun Run for kids. Rain Date: Sunday, October 27th

$15 – $25

Ulster Corps’ 14th Annual Zombie Escape Run

Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) Williams Lake Road, Rosendale, NY

A timed 5K, a 2K walk, and a FREE 1K fun run for the kids with zombies and other spooky surprises!

Free – $35

Monster Sprint

Main Street New Paltz, NY, United States

Join in on the one mile sprint along Main Street in New Paltz! Thousands of cheering spectators and so many different costumes! Registration will take place at 4:30pm in Peace Park of New Paltz.

$10

2024 Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot

Run and walk for a great cause and safely participate with the 21st Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024. This charity will help to change lives and support various crisis intervention services.

Phoenicia Turkey Trot

Parish Field 109 Main St, Phoenicia, NY

Get ready to run, walk, or wobble your way to a better place for everyone to play! Help Phoenicia raise funds for Shandaken Parks & Recreation!

$14.03 – $33.20
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