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New York Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in New York for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in New York below and join the running community at these great events!
March 2026
Experience a unique stadium obstacle course race inside the iconic home of the New York Mets at Citi Field. Run through bleachers and concourses across distances including a 5K Stadion and a dedicated kids race.
Mudders and Grunters is a trail race in Yorktown Heights on March 29, 2026, featuring an approximately 5 mile single loop through mud, water crossings and some hills. It is part of the 2026 Trail Mix Series.
May 2026
The Daniel Barden Mudfest offers muddy 5-mile and 5k races for adults and teens, plus untimed runs and a kids' fun run. This event in Deansboro, NY, honors the memory of Daniel Barden, celebrating his love for the outdoors and joy. Participants of al..
Run a flat one mile course in Van Cortlandt Park while wearing your own inflatable costume. This unique Bronx event supports charity and takes place during a local ultramarathon for a high energy atmosphere.
A 3.5 mile obstacle course across 100 acres of wooded terrain with timed elite and age group heats, a multi lap endurance heat, and untimed open waves that include an event shirt and medal.
Experience the largest fitness race in North American history at Hudson River Park. Join 30000 athletes for eight days of competition featuring individual, doubles, and relay divisions with iconic skyline views.
June 2026
Experience obstacle course racing at the historic home of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Tackle forest trails and rolling hills in upstate New York with race distances ranging from a 5K Sprint to a 10K Super.
Experience an empowering 5k obstacle mud run designed for women at Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp. Support sisterhood and breast cancer awareness while navigating a fun and muddy course in Riverhead.
Experience a muddy trail adventure in Ellicottville featuring 15 obstacles across 4.2 and 6.0 mile courses. This family friendly event includes a kids race and scenic mountain ridgeline running with no electric shocks or fire.
Test your endurance at Elka Park with this 14.5 mile weighted event. Participants navigate over 5,000 feet of elevation gain while carrying a 20 pound pack through the New York landscape.
An obstacle course Last Man Standing event in Binghamton on June 27–28, 2026 where athletes run roughly 3 mile loops each hour until one remains. Relay teams of 3 to 6 complete either 12 or 24 hours as a team.
July 2026
Muddy Princess Albany is a 5 km obstacle mud run for women held at Harley Rendezvous Classic Inc. Join this non competitive event focused on unity and empowerment while supporting the fight against breast cancer.
September 2026
An outdoor obstacle course at Everest Park on September 12, 2026 featuring about forty man made and natural obstacles over just over four miles, plus a Mini Muddy for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Champions for Life.
A hybrid in-person and virtual fundraiser on September 13, 2026 in Henrietta NY, offering 5k and 10k options to support ROCovery's recovery programs and remember lives lost. Early bird registration and race swag are available.
October 2026
Experience an obstacle course race at Sunflower Valley Farm featuring 5K and 10K distances alongside kids races. Conquer muddy trails and creek runs in the New York countryside this autumn.