Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K)

Place

28035 NY-3
Watertown, NY US 13601

Description

The 5th annual Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) promises to be a fun packed Saturday (May 2, 2026) with the running events held along the beautiful fully paved Black River Trail on the outskirts of Watertown, NY. Join us at the nearby Garland City Brewery (321 Howk St, Watertown, NY 13601) after the race.

Choose between the 5K, 10K or 15K Combo or put on your ruck vest and power through either the 5K or 10K.

Awards for Overall male/female, Masters overall male/female as well as age group winners. Ruck Division will require min of 20lb carry.

Once again, this year's Black River Trail event will benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center, a not for profit who's mission is to provide transportation to health, wellness and critical needs destinations utilizing volunteers and mobility management for anyone who has barriers to transportation. We love them as they do great and necessary work within the Greater Watertown community.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

IMPORTANT NOTE for the 15K COMBO event: You will start with the 5K at 9:00am that must be completed by 10:00 am. At which point, you will head out for your 10K run. The combination of the 5K and 10K make up the 15K Combo.

The Black River Trail is smooth, flat, and well maintained making it ideal for a fast pace running event. It has numerous scenic views and overlooks the Black River as you move along the paved trail. All 3 race events will start on the Eastern Entrance of the Trail at the intersection of Rutland St./Route 3 in the Village of Black River. Listed below are the course maps for the 5K and 10K. For those running the 15K you will run both the 5K and 10K courses.

10K COURSE MAP

5K COURSE MAP

PACKET PICKUPS

Date/Time: May 1st: TBD

Dicks Sporting Goods, 21809 Towne Center Dr, Watertown, NY 13601

Date/Times: May 2nd, packet pick starts at 8:00AM.

At the Race Site- entrance to Black River Trail (.3 mi east of the Black River Drive-in)

Rutland Street (Rt. 3)
Watertown, NY 13601

GIVEAWAY

The Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) is a fun, swag-filled day of running, giveaways, awards, and free post-race food & drink. Get in on the experience!

Included with every registration:

Custom Race T-Shirt
Official Black River Trail Race bib
Custom 2026 Finisher Medal
Free Parking
Digital finisher certificate

PARKING

Free Parking

Black River Drive-In, 28035 NY-3 within walking distance of the Start area.

Discount Hotel Option

Coming from out of town? We have discounted rooms available at Fairfield Inn and Suites in Watertown.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711025450811&key=GRP&app=resvlink

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