County Rd 90, Mannsville NY
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Details:
Trail running is like a mini-adventure. Tails and Trails delivers with a variety of trails and terrain. The entire course is off pavement.
The course is incredibly well marked and maintained.
Registration Cap - 100 participants.
Registration is non-refundable, please do not register, and then ask for a refund. This is a fundraiser for Friends Forever Animal Rescue! We will graciously accept your registration as a donation.
RACE VENUE - CCC CAMP - Winona Forest
Check in: Opens at 9:00AM There will be race day registration
RACE START: 10:30AM
DIRECTIONS: The race venue is conveniently located 6 miles off Exit 39 from I81. Take I-81 to exit 39, 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, burgers, hot dogs, assorted BBQ items
RACE DIRECTOR: Matt Westerlund email: snowshoerace@gmail.com
FACILITIES: porta-potties. Bring your camp chairs to hang out post race
AWARDS: Top 3 Over-all Male and Female
What you get by registering…
- Custom “Tails and Trails 5K” bib
- Professional timing/results
- The opportunity to participate at a beautiful fall event organized at the highest level.
- Prizes to the top 3 winners both Men and Women
- An awesome lunch bbq with burgers, dogs, and a few sides
- Satisfaction knowing your helping out 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.
For this WFRA event, proceeds will support a local Animal Rescue dedicated to helping the stray, sick and abandoned animals in Central and upstate New York.
Photo by Michael Johnson
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. Growling, excessive barking, and difficult to control dogs are not a good choice to bring to this event. Please understand, not everyone is comfortable around animals.
Q: I am a fast runner, and want to “compete” with my dog. I think I can win, or come close. 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. Competing with your dog during a run is called cani-cross, this is not a cani-cross event. If you choose to bring your leashed dog, please stay in the back of the pack and enjoy the trails and the event.
Interested in seeing the course. Use the link below.
