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Heron Trail Run

Panama, New York, United States
Aug 16, 2026
Trail running

About this race

This annual race is in memory of our dear friend Dave McDonald. 

Dave loved to run, he loved the Heron, and he loved music.

       

REGISTRATION IS FREE!

Please consider donating as all proceeds will benefit

Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility, in Sherman, NY. 

This well-marked route is both challenging and fun, and will satisfy new

and experienced runners and walkers of all ages.

🗓️ Race Day: Sunday, August 16, 2026

The main event! Our 5K trail race is open to all ages and abilities and is FREE to register and participate!

  • Run or walk our scenic trail course
  • Live music from 11am-3pm
  • Breakfast & lunch available for purchase
  • Kids-games and family-friendly fun for everyone!
🎶 Music from 11AM-3PM 🎶  Live performances by:
  • TBD!
👕 Event t-shirts available for purchase while supplies last.
🕖 Online registration open through Friday, August 14 at 6:59 PM

🎶 Want more fun?

We are honoring Dave all weekend with live-music and community connection!

Come out on Saturday and camp out overnight!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 – MUSIC & CAMPING KICKOFF!
🎶 Music from 6PM–Midnight! 🎶  Live performances by:
  • TBD!
Also on Saturday:
Dinner available for purchase
Overnight camping under the stars

🎟️ Tickets are required for Saturday music and camping. Grab yours here!

Timed by Trackqua.  

Sanctioned by USATF.

 

Visit The Heron Farm and Events Center

for the full schedule of camping, music, and family programming.

Pick your distance

Trail running

Heron Trail Run 5K

AWARDS! Superhero Capes - Overall Finishers, 17U Winners, and 50+ Winners. Medals - Top 10 Finishers and Age Group Winners.

Aug 16, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Walking

Heron Trail Run 5K WALK ONLY

AWARDS! Superhero Capes - Overall Finishers, 17U Winners, and 50+ Winners. Medals - Top 10 Finishers and Age Group Winners.

Aug 16, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Panama.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 24.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 24.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.7%

About Panama

Heron Trail Run takes place in Panama, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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