Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Watertown, NY
Venue
28035 NY-3
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$37.50 – $75.00
Events
Black River Trail 5K, Black River Trail 10K, Black River Trail 15K (Combo), BRT Ruck 5K, BRT Ruck 10K, Black River Trail 5K (Virtual)
Includes
Custom shirt/finisher medal | Custom shirt/one finisher medal | Custom shirt, finisher medal
Register NowRegistration Open

Entry fees for the Black River Trail race range from $37.50 to $75.00, depending on distance. Held in Watertown, New York on May 2, 2026, this event combines running and ruck disciplines across multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 6.2 miles, 10K, and 9.3 miles. The race starts at 9:00 AM from the venue at 28035 NY-3. Whether you're looking for a shorter warm-up effort or a longer endurance challenge, Black River Trail offers options to suit various training goals and fitness levels. Registration costs scale with distance selection, making it accessible for athletes of different experience levels.

From the Race Organizer
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.

Hotels Near This Race

Find accommodation close to the start line in Watertown, NY. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.

RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.

Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026

Race day is approaching. Hotels fill up fast.

--Days
:
--Hours
:
--Mins
:
--Secs
Book a hotel for race weekend

Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for May 2.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Watertown, NY. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
  • 24/7 real-time support
Get a Quote — Faye Travel Insurance

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Coverage terms vary by state and plan. Review policy details before purchase.

More Races

Browse all upcoming races in New York →

More Ruck events with hotel options →

Other upcoming races in New York

Hudson Valley Track Club — Track Night at Marist 2026 — Poughkeepsie, NYPoughkeepsie, NYJul 30, 2026From $$0.00
Find Hotels →
Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim 2026 — Brightwaters, NYBrightwaters, NYJul 31, 2026From $$215.00
Find Hotels →
Support Kayaker Registration 2026 — Brightwaters, NYBrightwaters, NYJul 31, 2026From $$0.00
Find Hotels →
The Mendon Mile presented by Saucony 2026 — Henrietta, NYHenrietta, NYJul 31, 2026From $$15.00
Find Hotels →

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026?

Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Watertown, New York.

Where is Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026 held?

Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026 is held at 28035 NY-3 in Watertown, New York.

Where can I find hotels near Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) – Watertown, NY 2026?

RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Watertown. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.