New Jersey
New Jersey Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 82 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Jersey below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Multi-distance trail festival at Ringwood State Park Sept 18–20 2026 with looped courses, a central aid station, and options from a kids mile to 100 miles.
A chip timed 5K and 10K at Federal Twist Vineyard with mixed road and trail terrain, post-race music, food truck, and wine for participants 21 and over.
A community 5K at Ort Farms in Long Valley with mixed terrain, two kids races, finisher medals for kids, prizes for top adults, and Oktoberfest activities.
A community 5K at Joe Palaia Park on Sept 26, 2026, raising funds for outdoor recreation in Ocean Township with medals, shirts for early registrants, and age group awards.
October 2026
Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.
A non-profit, ninja warrior style obstacle course in Mullica Hill, NJ with an approximately 4 mile course and 12 tiered obstacles. Individual and team scoring uses tiered points and age rules require adult accompaniment for 10 to 14 year olds.
Six-week adult cross country series of 5K races across Monmouth County parks with team, age group and individual scoring and series awards.
A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.
Trail loops at Jungle Habitat in West Milford, NJ, offering Half Marathon+, 10K+, and 5K+ courses with marked single track, cupless aid stations, and RideWithGPS maps.
Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.
A flat, scenic race at White Horse Winery offering chip-timed 10K and 5K races plus a 1 mile walk, with post-race music, awards, wine for 21 plus, and a party atmosphere.
Flat multi-distance runs along the Delaware River towpath in Bucks County offering half, marathon, 50K and 50 mile options with aid stations and tent camping at Tinicum Park.
A community 5K at Duke Island Park on October 10, 2026, run on a flat, paved trail alongside the Raritan River. Proceeds support Family & Community Services of Somerset County, which provides mental health and addiction services.
A community running event in Edison on October 10, 2026 featuring a 5K and children’s fun runs on a mixed track, trail and road cross country course.
A 4 miles off road fun run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Allaire State Park with hand-held timing and commemorative finisher gifts.
Multi-distance running event at Saddle River County Park with looped laps, aid stations, timing, medals, and proceeds benefiting Bergen County Animal Rescue.
Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.
A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.
A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.
Loop-based races at Livingston Memorial Oval include timed runs, a marathon, a half marathon, and a Last Person Standing event on 0.44-mile laps.