Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K)
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K). It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 15K featuring a flat and fast course in Watertown.
Pick your distance
Running
Black River Trail 5K
Black River Trail 10K
Black River Trail 15K (Combo)
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.
BRT Ruck 5K
Must wear minimum 20lb weighted vest
BRT Ruck 10K
Must wear minimum 20 lb weighted vest
Black River Trail 5K (Virtual)
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.
Black River Trail 10K (Virtual)
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.
Black River Trail 15K (Virtual)
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.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for May in Watertown.
About Watertown
Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) takes place in Watertown, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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