Ultramarathon Race Events & Trail Running in Upstate New York
Ultramarathon Races, Training & Endurance Running Community
Looking for your next ultramarathon race in Upstate New York? One Average Runner organizes endurance running events for runners of different experience levels, from shorter trail challenges to 100-mile ultramarathons. Explore the Beast of Burden and Green Lakes race series, discover course details, and find the right event for your next running goal.
Explore Ultramarathon Races in Upstate New York
Find an ultramarathon race that matches your experience and goals. One Average Runner hosts summer, fall, and winter endurance events across Upstate New York, with distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles. Explore our organized races, marked courses, aid station support, and welcoming running community to choose your next challenge.
Beast of Burden Summer Ultramarathon
Run the historic Erie Canal Towpath from Wide Waters Marina in Lockport, NY. Choose the 100-mile, 50-mile, or 25-mile distance. Aid stations offer everything from hot tea, coffee, and chicken broth to grilled cheese, pizza, and pancakes. Complete both the summer and winter 100 in one year and earn the Double Beast Buckle. Registration usually sells out early.
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May- Aug
Green Lakes Endurance Races
Race through single-track, grassy trails and shaded lakeside sections at Green Lakes. Pick the 25K, 50K, 100K, or the 12-hour GALEFORCE race. All four events offer age-group awards, and finishers receive a medal and a race keepsake. It is a good fall option if you are building toward a 100-mile race.
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Sep- Oct
Beast of Burden Winter Ultramarathon
Running 100 miles on a flat course is one thing. Doing it in snow and sub-zero cold is another. The Winter Beast follows the Erie Canal Towpath with warming shelters, hot cocoa, soup, and a fully stocked aid station. It is one of the toughest winter ultramarathons in the Northeast.
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Nov- Dec
About One Average Runner
Creating Exceptional Ultramarathon Experiences Since Day One
One Average Runner is led by Tim Hardy, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service and an experienced ultrarunner who has completed demanding events such as the Arrowhead 135 and Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. His firsthand endurance racing experience influences how our events are organized, from clear course markings and practical aid stations to runner-focused support.
With more than 10 organized races and 1,000+ finishers, our goal is to create a welcoming experience where every runner feels prepared, supported, and motivated to reach the finish line.
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More Than a Race. It's Your Journey.
Ultrarunning is not only about crossing a finish line. It is about the months of training, the long miles when doubt shows up, and the people who help you keep going. At One Average Runner, we organize races and share practical advice so that runners of every level can keep improving, one mile at a time.
We host ultramarathons and trail races across Upstate New York, from a 25K at Green Lakes to 100-mile challenges on the Erie Canal Towpath. You can compare distances and choose the right event on our race series page, then use our race guides and checklists to prepare with confidence.
Not sure where to begin? Read our beginner’s guide to running your first ultramarathon, or learn how to prepare for a 100-mile ultramarathon. Whatever your goal, every mile has a story, and every runner is part of a community that keeps growing together.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Everything You Need Before Race Day
Preparing for an ultramarathon race involves more than training miles. Find event schedules, registration details, course information, and practical resources to help you plan confidently for race day.
Race Information
Find race schedules, event updates, requirements, and our ultramarathon calendar so you can prepare with confidence.
Course Info
Explore course maps, elevation profiles, aid station locations, terrain details, and safety information for every race.
Registration
See availability and deadlines on our race series page, or Contact Us with any questions about racing, volunteering, or training.
Race Details
Review rules, start times, cutoffs, awards, parking, crew policies, and FAQs in one place.
Contact Us
Our team is ready to answer questions about races, registration, volunteering, or training.
Why Runners Choose Our Events
Professional Race Experience
Our races feature clearly marked routes, stocked aid stations, dedicated volunteers, and practical race-day support. We focus on creating well-organized events where runners can concentrate on their performance and enjoy the experience.
Your Goal. Your Distance. Your Challenge
From your first trail running event to a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon race, our events offer different distances for different endurance goals. Choose a race that matches your preparation, interests, and experience.
Memories Beyond the Finish Line
Experience memorable trails, demanding courses, and a supportive endurance running community. Connect with fellow runners, challenge yourself, and celebrate the progress that comes with every finish line.
OUR MISSION
Helping Every Runner Reach Their Full Potential
Endurance running is about more than covering a set distance. It is about building resilience, discovering your abilities, and finding motivation through every challenge. Our mission is to organize high-quality ultramarathon and trail running events while sharing practical information that helps runners prepare for their goals.
Whether you are working toward your first marathon, preparing for an ultramarathon race, or taking on your next 100-mile challenge, One Average Runner is here to support your journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
One Average Runner organizes ultramarathon and trail running events across Upstate New York, including Beast of Burden Summer, Beast of Burden Winter, and Green Lakes Endurance Races. Visit our race series to explore distances, routes, and event information.
Our events include 25K, 50K, 100K, 25-mile, 50-mile, and 100-mile distances, depending on the race. Green Lakes also offers a 12-hour endurance event. Check the individual event pages for current distance options.
Yes. Our events offer a variety of distances for runners with different experience levels. If you are new to endurance racing, choose a distance that matches your training and review the course requirements before registering.
Marked courses, stocked aid stations, and volunteers along the route. Exact times, cutoffs, and logistics are in each race's guide on the race resources page.
On each event's section of the race series page. Please review the rules, cutoffs, parking and crew policies before race day.
Yes. Our blog covers training, race strategy and trail experience.
