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

Race Overview

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.

Event Choices

• 5K: Choose the 5K distance for a shorter challenge.
• 10K: Opt for the 10K distance for a moderate run.
• 15K Combo: Take on the full 15K distance for seasoned runners.
• Ruck Vest: Put on your ruck vest and power through either the 5K or 10K.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Awards for overall male/female finishers.
• Masters Awards: Awards for Masters overall male/female participants.
• Age Groups: Recognizing age group winners.
• Ruck Division: A minimum of 20lb carry is required for ruck division participants.

Beneficiary

Once again, this year's Black River Trail event will benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center, a non-profit whose 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.

More Information

For more details, visit the race page at Black River Trail Race.