Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

We have found 29 Trailruns in New Jersey. Check below where and when you can find the races.

C'mon Armageddon is a challenging trail running event held in West Milford, New Jersey, featuring courses of 50K, 10 miles, and 5 miles. The race takes participants through rugged, technical terrain, including boulder fields, river crossings, and mountain peaks with scenic views, such as the New Yor..

June 2025

The Dash and Deciduous 5K Trail Run is a unique and challenging event taking place at Crystal Lake Park in Bordentown, NJ. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, this free, timed "FATASS" run is designed for a limited field of 40 runners, emphasizing a fun and competitive atmosphere. Participants can expect a..

The XTERRA Transcend Trail Run, held annually at Dickerson Mine Preserve in Randolph, New Jersey, offers a scenic and accessible trail running experience. The event features three race distances: a 5K (3.1 miles, 170 feet elevation gain), a 10K (6.8 miles, 400 feet elevation gain), and a half marath..

The Reckless Red Eye Endurance Run is an exciting endurance event scheduled for June 22, 2025, in Columbus, NJ. Participants can choose from various race formats, including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, and a 12-hour team relay. The course features a flat and fast 3.3-mile loop at the Burlington County F..

"TPK Bad Decisions" is a challenging 30-hour team endurance event scheduled for June 27-28, 2025, in Andover, NJ. It involves four-person teams competing in a non-stop race filled with physical and mental challenges inspired by the "Amazing Race" format. Participants must navigate, problem-solve, an..

July 2025

The Squatchy Surprise is a unique trail running event held at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, it offers 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour race options. The course features four distinct trail loops, with participants drawing colored golf balls to determi..

August 2025

The MCW Westfield Ultra is an endurance race held at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ, on August 2, 2025. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 9, 12, or 24-hour events, aiming to complete as many laps as possible around a 0.8-mile course that features pavement and gravel paths. The event fosters a suppo..

Loopy Looper is an ultra running event held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, New Jersey, featuring a fast and mostly flat 3.75-mile paved loop with scenic views of the Philadelphia skyline and river. The race offers multiple distances including 12-hour, 24-hour, and a 101.25-mile ultra, as well a..

The Interstate 17 Trail Run, taking place in Closter, NJ, is a challenging 17-mile race designed for experienced runners. Participants will navigate a rugged course featuring over 5,000 feet of elevation change, with stunning views along the Hudson River. The race consists of four loops, including a..

The Thunder Chicken Squatch is a trail running event held in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, New Jersey, on August 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 17-mile or a 10K course, with the 17-miler featuring technical terrain, rocks, roots, and approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain. The even..

The Barn-B-Q Trail Festival is a unique outdoor celebration held at the restored Masker's Barn in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This event combines trail running and hiking with a lively barn party featuring BBQ, beer, wine, and various activities. Participants can enjoy self-guided trail tours, lawn games,..

September 2025

The FallApple event in South Orange, NJ, is a diverse running competition scheduled for September 6, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon, 50K, and 50 miles. The course features a mix of fire roads, single-track trails, hills..

The Mountain Lakes Trail Run & Walk in Princeton, NJ, is a scenic event held at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, benefiting the Friends of Princeton Open Space. It features a 5K+ trail run and a 3K walk, both traversing a mix of paved park trails, unimproved service paths, and singl..

The Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K is an annual running event taking place at White Horse Winery in Hammonton, NJ. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, the event features a scenic 10K and 5K race, along with a 1-mile walk. Participants can enjoy a flat course through vineyards and country roads..

The Wild Goose Trail Festival is a multi-day trail running event held at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey. Taking place over a weekend in September, it offers a wide range of distances including a 1-mile kids run, 10K, half marathon, 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and a 100-mile ultra with a generous..

October 2025

The NJ Trail Series One Day is a multi-day running event taking place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ, from October 2 to October 5, 2025. Participants can choose from various race formats, including 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour races, as well as marathons and 50K ev..

The Hainesport Endurance Run is a multi-day ultramarathon event held at Hainesport Township Municipal Park in New Jersey. It features a flat, paved loop course of just under one mile, certified by USA Track & Field, with an alternate 1.2-mile loop available if needed. Participants can compete in var..

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon event hosted by the Williamstown Badger at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, New Jersey. Participants can choose from various race formats, including a 24-hour run, 12-hour run, and 6-hour run, with options for relay teams. The main event consists of running a 5K..

The WXT Ultra is a trail running event held in Titusville, New Jersey, starting and finishing at Washington Crossing Park. It offers two distances: a 25K and a 50K. The 25K course features mostly single-track trails with an 8.5-mile loop within the park and some short road sections.The 50K includes..

November 2025

The South Vineland Thanksgiving Run is a festive running event held at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ. This cross-country style race welcomes participants of all ages and paces, making it a perfect way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The event features a 3-mile course and offers awar..