Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

Trail event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation on March 1, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile routes over rugged woodland trails. Participants receive a long sleeved shirt, a medal, and donuts; hikers are welcome.

A trail running event at South Mountain Reservation on March 7, 2026 offering five distances across three repeatable loops. The course features mixed surfaces, substantial elevation gain, handcrafted wood medals, and fundraising options for..

A self supported, roughly 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail from Newark through parks and reservations to South Mountain Reservation. The route passes Branch Brook Park, Verona Park and Eagle Rock with varied trail surfaces.

A roughly 40-mile looped trail event in the Delaware Water Gap featuring 10 climbs and over 10,000 ft of ascent. The route starts and finishes at the Kittatinny Parking Lot Pavilion and repeats a Mt. Tammany ascent and descent ten times.

The R.A.T. Race offers three trail distances on March 21, 2026, in Waretown, NJ. It's a professionally timed event with food and awards, happening rain or shine.

A trail challenge at Worthington State Park featuring a tough 6.7-mile loop. Runners can choose between a 30K or a 50K+ distance, both with generous time limits. All official finishers receive an award.

A fully crewed, charity 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail across 18 parks in Essex County. Options include solo or 3 to 6 person relay with regular aid stations, shuttling, first aid and pre event prep resources.

Trail 5K and 10K events in Central Park of Morris County on March 29, 2026, featuring mixed-terrain cross country courses. Entry includes a long-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, and an empanada with a vegetarian option.

The Fool's Adventure is a ten hour foot rogaine on March 29, 2026 in Wayne, New Jersey. Competitors navigate more than 100 checkpoints across eight square miles of rugged wilderness using maps and a compass while recording checkpoint eviden..

Timed loop trail races at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on April 4, 2026. Options include a 1.88 mile loop, a 6K two loop option, and 1 hour, 3 hour and 6 hour timed events.

A 6K trail event in Institute Woods, Princeton, on maintained natural-surface trails. A non-competitive 3K option is available for slower paces and post-run refreshments are provided.

A 5K on brewery grounds in Cream Ridge on April 18, 2026, with a cross country style course, chip timing, awards by age group, on-site music and food, and a beer ticket for 21+ participants.

Trail running at Wawayanda State Park across a 26 plus mile loop with four distance choices and varied terrain including rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges, gravel roads and single track. Aid stations, camping and finisher awards are provi..

A scenic and classic spring run for athletes aged 30+. Choose between the 10K and 5K distances on a mostly flat loop course through woods and around Birchwood Lake in Mountain Lakes. Be prepared for varied surfaces including paths, trails,..

The XC Summer Series offers weekly Tuesday evening 5K cross country races in Parsippany's Central Park. The thirteen race series welcomes all ages and abilities, with chip timing and post race refreshments. Participants can register for the..

The first annual Lawrence Hopewell Trail 5K supports a 20-mile community trail. The race course passes by two lakes and the historic Hunt House. A non-competitive one-mile Fun Run is also offered for all paces.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A trail event at Voorhees State Park on May 16, 2026, offering a five-lap **50k** with about 4,500 ft of gain and a **10k** with about 900 ft. On-course aid, marked turns, race day registration, and finisher medals are provided.

The SMR Mayapple Trail Runs will take place in Millburn on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 miles.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park offering 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler routes over boulder fields and river crossings. The 50K requires specific gear and has multiple aid stations and course maps via GAIA GPS.