Tails and Trails 5K

A Trail Run With a Purpose

Tails and Trails is both a trail run/walk and a fundraiser for Friends Forever Animal Rescue. We have kept registration affordable at $25 for adults and ask each participant to consider adding a minimum $10 donation during registration. Donation options appear directly below the registration categories, and the full donation amount will support Friends Forever Animal Rescue.

Event Details

• Course: Trail running is like a mini-adventure. Tails and Trails delivers with a variety of trails and terrain. The entire course is off pavement.
• Marking: The course is incredibly well marked and maintained.
• Registration Cap: 100 participants.
• Fees: Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your registration will help WFRA cover event expenses and support the continued success of Tails and Trails.

Race Venue

CCC CAMP - Winona Forest

Schedule

• Check-in: Opens at 9:00 AM. Race-day registration will be available if the event has not reached its 100-participant limit.
• Race Start: 10:30 AM

Directions

The race venue is conveniently located 6 miles off Exit 136 from I81. Take I-81 to exit 136, which is the Mannsville Exit. Head East on County Route 90 to stop sign in Mannsville. Go through stop, and continue on East 90 for total of 6 miles. Intersections will be signed.

Refreshments

Post-race BBQ featuring burgers, hot dogs, and assorted sides.

Race Director

Matt Westerlund - email: snowshoerace@gmail.com

Facilities

Portable toilets will be available. Bring a camp chair and stay to enjoy the post-race gathering.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers.

What You Get By Registering

• Custom Bib: Custom “Tails and Trails 5K” bib
• Timing: Professional timing/results
• Event Opportunity: The opportunity to participate at a beautiful fall event organized at the highest level.
• Awards: Awards for the top three overall male and female finishers
• BBQ Lunch: An awesome lunch BBQ with burgers, dogs, and a few sides
• Support: The satisfaction of helping a local animal rescue

A special place during a special time of year, come enjoy the trails of Winona Forest at the Tails and Trails 5K trail run/walk. Challenge yourself to a personal best, or take a walk with friends. The trails are easy to navigate, nothing technical, but surely nothing short of an Autumn postcard.

Q and A

• Q: Can I bring my dog?
  A: Friendly non-aggressive dogs are welcome to participate with you. Per NYS DEC rules, dogs must be leashed.
• Q: I am a fast runner, and want to “compete” with my dog. Is this okay?
  A: No. Since your dog will be on a leash, fellow competitive runners will not want to navigate a trail around you, your dog, and leash.

Course Information

Interested in seeing the course? Use the link below: Course Map

Additional Information

Tails and Trails proudly supports Friends Forever Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and New York State-registered animal rescue group dedicated to helping stray, sick, and abandoned animals in Central New York. Donations selected through the RunReg event-item section will be designated for Friends Forever Animal Rescue.

More Details

The event will take place on October 4, 2026. For more information, visit the event page.