Ultra Marathon Races in New York
Browse 62 ultra marathon trail running and hiking routes in New York. Distance range: 26.3 mi to 362.2 mi. Elevation gain: 74 ft to 25,778 ft. Each route includes terrain analysis, elevation profiles, and pacing recommendations.
Key Takeaways
Total Routes
62
Races / Routes
2 / 60
Distance Range
26.3 mi - 362.2 mi
Elevation Range
74 ft - 25,778 ft
Surface Type
98% Trail
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type | Race Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCS New York City Marathon | New York, New York | 26.5 mi | 235 ft | race | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Finger Lakes 50s 50k | Burdett, New York | 32.0 mi | 3,075 ft | race | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Finger Lakes Trail - Letchworth Branch (NY) | Livingston County, New York | 26.3 mi | 2,596 ft | route | — |
| The Conservation Trail (NY) | Cattaraugus County, New York | 27.1 mi | 2,373 ft | route | — |
| Bear Mountain State Park 7 Summits (NY) | Rockland County, New York | 27.2 mi | 6,368 ft | route | — |
| O&W Rail Trail (NY) | Ulster County, New York | 27.3 mi | 587 ft | route | — |
| Champlain Valley Trail (Ticonderoga to Westport) | Adirondack Park, New York | 27.5 mi | 1,823 ft | route | — |
| Suffern - Bear Mountain Trail | Harriman State Park, New York | 27.5 mi | 4,964 ft | route | — |
| Albany Pine Bush Circuit (NY) | Albany County, New York | 28.5 mi | 778 ft | route | — |
| Minnewaska Grand Tour (NY) | Ulster County, New York | 29.0 mi | 3,555 ft | route | — |
| Hudson Valley Triple Crown (NY) | Orange County, New York | 29.3 mi | 7,149 ft | route | — |
| Bob Marshall Traverse (NY) | Essex County, New York | 29.6 mi | 14,029 ft | route | — |
| Bob Marshall Picnic (NY) | Essex County, New York | 30.4 mi | 14,170 ft | route | — |
| Catskills Devil Path - the "other" 9 (NY) | Greene County, New York | 30.6 mi | 11,437 ft | route | — |
| Cold River Loop (NY) | Franklin County, New York | 31.1 mi | 3,822 ft | route | — |
| Manhattan Loop (NY) | New York County, New York | 31.3 mi | 581 ft | route | — |
| Montauk Lighthouse - Sag Harbor Wharf (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 31.5 mi | 757 ft | route | — |
| Long Island Greenbelt Trail (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 32.4 mi | 1,150 ft | route | — |
| City of Buffalo Perimeter (NY) | Erie County, New York | 32.5 mi | 371 ft | route | — |
| Lehigh Valley Trail (NY) | Monroe County, New York | 32.8 mi | 179 ft | route | — |
| All of Manhattan's Bridges! (NY, NJ) | New York County, New York | 32.9 mi | 1,690 ft | route | — |
| Seven summits of Sewards and Santanonis (NY) | Franklin County, New York | 33.9 mi | 10,558 ft | route | — |
| High Peaks Wilderness Traverse (NY) | Essex County, New York | 34.3 mi | 5,932 ft | route | — |
| High Peaks Wilderness Traverse | Adirondack Park, New York | 34.3 mi | 5,932 ft | route | — |
| Albany-Hudson Electric Trail (NY) | Columbia County, New York | 35.0 mi | 927 ft | route | — |
| Fire Island (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 35.7 mi | 156 ft | route | — |
| Taconic Crest Trail (NY, MA) | Rensselaer County, New York | 36.3 mi | 6,365 ft | route | — |
| Niagara River, U.S. Side (NY) | Niagara County, New York | 40.4 mi | 1,830 ft | route | — |
| Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (NY) | Westchester County, New York | 41.2 mi | 1,445 ft | route | — |
| Long Island - Shinnecock to Lake Montauk (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 43.0 mi | 74 ft | route | — |
| Painted Post - Watkins Glen (NY) | Schuyler County, New York | 44.5 mi | 6,881 ft | route | — |
| Harrimeter - perimeter of Harriman State Park (NY) | Rockland County, New York | 45.0 mi | 9,514 ft | route | — |
| South Fork to North Fork (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 46.0 mi | 930 ft | route | — |
| Suffern-Bear Mountain - Ramapo-Dunderberg Ribbon (NY) | Rockland County, New York | 46.1 mi | 6,266 ft | route | — |
| Brooklyn Perimeter (NY) | Kings County, New York | 46.2 mi | 591 ft | route | — |
| Staten Island Perimeter (NY) | New York, New York | 47.2 mi | 800 ft | route | — |
| Old Putnam Rail Trail (Brewster to the Bronx, NY) | Westchester County, New York | 48.8 mi | 1,415 ft | route | — |
| Mt. Marcy Adirondacks Picnic (NY) | Essex County, New York | 49.0 mi | 6,007 ft | route | — |
| Cranberry Lake 50 (NY) | Saint Lawrence County, New York | 50.0 mi | 4,253 ft | route | — |
| Bronx Perimeter (NY) | Bronx County, New York | 50.2 mi | 1,594 ft | route | — |
| Prospect Park Brooklyn loop (NY) | Kings County, New York | 50.5 mi | 1,569 ft | route | — |
| Shawangunk Round (NY) | Ulster County, New York | 51.2 mi | 7,498 ft | route | — |
| Whiteface Adirondack Picnic (NY) | Essex County, New York | 51.9 mi | 6,978 ft | route | — |
| Devil's Path - Long Path - Escarpment Trail (NY) | Greene County, New York | 55.6 mi | 17,392 ft | route | — |
| Peconic Bay Circumnavigation (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 57.8 mi | 1,016 ft | route | — |
| Genesee Valley Greenway (NY) | Allegany County, New York | 61.4 mi | 1,233 ft | route | — |
| Onondaga Finger Link Loop (OFLL) 100km (NY) | Madison County, New York | 62.1 mi | 9,867 ft | route | — |
| Shawangunk Ridge Trail (NJ, NY) | Ulster County, New York | 73.1 mi | 9,921 ft | route | — |
| Queens Perimeter (NY) | Queens County, New York | 78.6 mi | 573 ft | route | — |
| Lake Placid 9er Challenge (NY) | Essex County, New York | 86.1 mi | 15,064 ft | route | — |
| Fire Island Lighthouse to Montauk Point Lighthouse (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 87.6 mi | 1,396 ft | route | — |
| Hudson Highlands (Hell No Hell Hole) Hundo (NY) | Orange County, New York | 91.2 mi | 18,638 ft | route | — |
| NY Appalachian Trail (NY) | Putnam County, New York | 92.5 mi | 16,446 ft | route | — |
| Cayuga Lake Loop (NY) | Cayuga County, New York | 92.5 mi | 3,329 ft | route | — |
| Saranac Ultra 6er Challenge (NY) | Franklin County, New York | 94.2 mi | 12,166 ft | route | — |
| Central Park - Lower Loop (Park open to close) (NY) | New York County, New York | 100.8 mi | 2,423 ft | route | — |
| Paumanok Path (NY) | Suffolk County, New York | 121.2 mi | 7,269 ft | route | — |
| Montauk to Manhattan Challenge | Suffolk County, New York | 127.4 mi | 931 ft | route | — |
| Northville - Lake Placid Trail (NY) | Hamilton County, New York | 145.0 mi | 13,753 ft | route | — |
| Monroe County Boundary Loop (NY) | Monroe County, New York | 147.8 mi | 7,789 ft | route | — |
| Trans Adirondack Route (NY) | Essex County, New York | 224.7 mi | 25,778 ft | route | — |
| Empire State Trail (NY) | Cayuga County, New York | 362.2 mi | 3,421 ft | route | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trail races are in New York?
There are 2 organized races and 60 self-supported routes available in New York.
What is a Ultra Marathon race?
A Ultra Marathon race is approximately 26.2 to 100+ miles in distance.
What is the average elevation gain in New York?
The average elevation gain is 5,445 feet, with routes ranging from 74 to 25,778 feet.
Can these ultra marathon routes in New York be used for hiking?
Yes. 98% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.
Are Ultra Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Ultra Marathon race difficulty varies widely. Use the elevation gain and terrain analysis to assess each route. Races with lower elevation gain relative to distance and higher runnable percentages tend to be more beginner-accessible.
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