Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race

🏔️ Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race

The Binghamton Pond Festival is back, and that means so is the BPF Trail and Snowshoe Race being renamed to Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race! What exactly does this mean? We're kicking it up a notch with not just longer races, but more options! Pond fest will be going on during your run, so you can expect a lot of fanfare and spectators as well as food trucks, etc, when you loop past the start/finish.

🚩 Race Details

• Location: Chenango Valley State Park, Chenango Forks, NY
• Date: 2026-01-17
• Loop Options: 10k loop - you pick, once, twice or all the way with 5 loops!
• Self Supported: All races will be self-supported on the course, bring your own water bottle or vest.

🛠️ Aid Stations

We will have typical ultra aid station fare near the start/finish for runner aid between loops as well as water and electrolyte drink.

🎉 Event Involvement

Join us as you run or snowshoe your way through Chenango Valley State Park as part of the Annual Binghamton Pond Festival!

Register today and get ready to take on the elements in one of the most fun weekends in the Binghamton area! Stay tuned for race updates as we get closer.

❄️ What is the Binghamton Pond Festival?

• Family Event: The Binghamton Pond Festival was created simply to provide a fun family event for our community during the winter.
• Hockey Community: The Binghamton area has a strong hockey community which the event celebrates, allowing everyone to come out and have fun.
• Refrigerated Ice: The BPF is one of the few outdoor hockey events that utilize mechanical refrigeration, providing excellent ice quality.
• Community Spirit: We donate proceeds from our events to local nonprofit organizations that provide youth support, education, and sports programs.