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

From Willow Running

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Watertown, New York

$46.05–$75.20 · 8 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 5th Annual Black River Trail event, hosted by Willow Running on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the scenic Watertown, Jefferson. This exciting race offers participants the choice of three distances: a challenging 15K, a spirited 10K, and a fun-filled 5K, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful fully paved Black River Trail. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual participant, there’s something for everyone, including the option to tackle the 5K or 10K with a ruck vest for an added challenge!

Join fellow runners and the community after the race at the nearby Garland City Brewery to celebrate your achievements! Awards will be presented for Overall male and female, Masters overall male and female, as well as age group winners, ensuring recognition for all levels of achievement. This year, the Black River Trail event proudly supports the Volunteer Transportation Center, a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential transportation services to those in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Previous editions

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

Black River Trail 5k

Incl. $3.55 Fee & Custom shirt/finisher medal

9:00 AM EDT

$46.05

Entries closed
Black River Trail 10k

Incl. $4.15 Fee & Custom shirt/finisher medal

10:00 AM EDT

$56.65

Entries closed
Black River Trail 15k (Combo)

Incl. $5.20 Fee & Custom shirt/one finisher medal

You will start with a 5K at 9:00am that must be completed by 10:00 am at which point you will head out for your 10K run. The combination of the 5K and 10K make up the 15K Combo. Please note that one finisher medal is included for the combo 15K event.

9:00 AM EDT

$75.20

Entries closed
BRT Ruck 5k

Incl. $3.55 Fee & Custom shirt, finisher medal

Must wear minimum 20lb weighted vest

9:00 AM EDT

$46.05

Entries closed
BRT Ruck 10k

Incl. $4.15 Fee & Custom shirt, finisher medal

Must wear minimum 20 lb weighted vest

10:00 AM EDT

$56.65

Entries closed
Black River Trail 5k (Virtual)
Virtual

Incl. $3.70 Fee & Custom shirt/finisher medal

Run your virtual 5K any time between May 1 and May 31 at any location of your choosing. You are certainly welcome to come out to the Black River Trail to run your virtual 5K there during this window of opportunity. Once completed be sure to submit your results on the race website.

9:00 AM EDT

$48.70

Entries closed
Black River Trail 10k (Virtual)
Virtual

Incl. $4.30 Fee & Custom shirt/finisher medal

Run your virtual 10K any time between May 1 and May 31 at any location of your choosing. You are certainly welcome to come out to the Black River Trail to run your virtual 10K there during this window of opportunity. Once completed be sure to submit your results on the race website.

9:00 AM EDT

$59.30

Entries closed
Black River Trail 15k (Virtual)
Virtual

Incl. $5.20 Fee & Custom shirt/one finisher medal

Run your virtual 15K any time between May 1 and May 31 at any location of your choosing. You are certainly welcome to come out to the Black River Trail to run your virtual 15K there during this window of opportunity. Once completed be sure to submit your results on the race website. Please note that one finisher medal is included for the combo 15K event.

9:00 AM EDT

$75.20

Entries closed

Organiser's description

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 https://garlandcitybw.com(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.