Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

EKR Leftover Run is a low-key end-of-season 5k held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Elk Township Recreational Park, Recreation Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey. The race takes place on the Elephant Swamp Trail, a non-technical course of hard-..

Join the fourth annual OCVTS Turkey Dash with a scenic 5K or family 1 mile on the Barnegat Branch Trail in Waretown, NJ. Proceeds support OCVTS students and the event features music, chip timing, shirts for early registrants and refreshment..

Tackle the treacherous 6 mile trail at the 45th annual HASHATHON at Cheesequake State Park on Nov 9, 2025. Celebrate at the post race party with beer and pizza while supporting local EMS and first aid squads.

Join a 24 hour vigil run at Kean University honoring those who served while keeping someone on the track for the full day. Proceeds support Mission 22 and its veteran wellness programs.

Join the 8th annual Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run at Holmdel Park on November 15, 2025 for community 5K and 3K races. Expect team and individual competition, chip timing, and a commemorative mug for the first 150 entrants.

Hit the trails at the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 1 in South Orange on Nov 15, 2025 with 5K, 10K or 13.1M looped courses through South Mountain Reservation. Expect rolling hills, single track and scenic fire roads for all levels.

Join a lively 5K at Clifton City Hall on Sunday, November 16, 2025, featuring a race T shirt and postrace music, raffles and healthy snacks. Age group awards and special recognition for first responders add extra excitement to this 500 poin..

Chase a fast PR at the Last Chance XC Championships in Oak Ridge Park, Clark NJ on November 16. The USATF New Jersey 8k championship runs on a double loop pancake flat course, with personalized bibs, oversized medals and free action photos.

Join the Old Bridge Sayreville Rotary Club for a 5K trail run and walk on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Sayreville Sports Complex to support veterans housing. Rain or shine event with dog tags for all and shirts for preregistered runners.

Brave frosty singletrack through scenic Ringwood woods with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for every trail runner. Finish with a warm post race party serving food, drinks and winter views.

Join the Thanks For Giving Turkey Trot 5k in Manchester Township NJ on Saturday November 22, 2025 for a scenic trail run around lakes and pine woods. All proceeds support Addiction Recovery Ministries at America’s Keswick.

Tackle scenic single track and rolling climbs in the FEAR Trail Fest 5 mile at Lewis Morris Park on Nov 23, 2025. Open to first timers and seasoned trail runners, with limited spots, prizes and free course previews before race day.

Kick off Thanksgiving in Vineland with the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run, a fun 3 mile cross country style course at Anthony Campanella Park. Family friendly, competitive awards, proceeds support the Friends of Vineland Public Library.

Join the Williamstown Badgers Turkey Trot 5K at Autumn Lake Winery on Thanksgiving morning for a scenic trail run. This no frills, family friendly race donates all profits to Honor Flight NJ so you can run and give back.

Squatchy Leftovers is a scenic trail festival on November 29, 2025 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, with distances from a 50K to a kids mile on a rugged 5K loop. Expect technical singletrack, handcrafted wood medals and a ch..

The Santa's Summit 10k is a scenic and challenging trail run held at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, Virginia. The course follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of out-and-back and one-way sections. Participants..

Join the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2 on Saturday December 13 in South Orange for scenic looped trail races through South Mountain Reservation. Choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 mile and enjoy hilly single track, a giveaway and day of registration.

Challenge yourself at the Holmdel Classic, a scenic but hilly loop trail race in Holmdel Park with roots, rocks and steep climbs and options from a single 4.65 mile lap to multi loop ultras. Proceeds benefit MissionCleanWater.

Challenge yourself at Frosty Looper, an 8 hour timed race around scenic Cooper River Park on December 14, 2025. Mostly flat paved loops with a few hills, aid at the start and finish, and every finisher receives a custom race item.

Run the Last Supper 100k in Roxbury NJ on Dec 27, starting at Horseshoe Lake. Choose solo or relay teams up to 10 and tackle scenic trails and lakeside roads for a winter ultramarathon adventure.