The Trailwagger

OCT
10
2026
The Trailwagger offers scenic runs through Gilbert Lake State Park, with distances from 3 to 8 miles and a team option. The event supports a local animal charity and even includes a dog walk. It's a fall event with options for different paces.
Sat 10 Oct 2026
8 miles 5 miles 3 miles

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Event Overview

The Trailwagger is a running event held in Laurens, New York, at Gilbert Lake State Park. The inaugural event is a collaboration between Super Heroes Humane Society and The Clark Sports Center Events team.

Race Distances and Formats

The event offers four different divisions and a pet-friendly activity.

  • A 3-mile run/walk on a mixed course of paved park roads and trails.
  • A 5-mile run that is mostly on trails, passing ponds and creeks.
  • An 8-mile option that combines the 3-mile and 5-mile courses.
  • A two-person team division where partners choose who runs the 3-mile or 5-mile leg.
  • A separate activity for participants to walk their dogs around a lake; participating dogs receive a bandanna.

Additional Information

Registration by a specified date includes an event T-shirt. A portion of the event's funds will support the Super Heroes Humane Society, a nonprofit organization based in Oneonta, NY, that provides animal sheltering, a pet food pantry, and other community services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi
8 Miles (combined With 5- and 3-Mile)
5 mi
5-Mile
3 mi
3-Mile Run/walk