0 Degree Winter Trail Festival

0 Degree Winter Trail Festival takes place in Pittsford, New York, on December 12, 2026, organized by TrailsRoc. Three trail distances start through the late morning: the 15-mile at 9:00 AM, the 10-mile at 9:30 AM and the 5-mile at 10:00 AM. The staggered schedule and the mid-morning starts suit the season, letting the coldest hours of the day pass before anyone lines up.

Winter trail racing in western New York is as much about clothing as about fitness. Dress for a temperature warmer than the thermometer shows, since you will heat up in the first mile, and keep a dry layer waiting at the finish. Snow or frozen mud makes every distance feel a notch longer, so the 5-mile is a real race and not a warm-up. The 15-mile rewards anyone who has kept a long run in their week through the fall.