Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

A weekly cross country 5K series in Parsippany Central Park running April 28 to July 28 2026 with 13 races and separate adult and child 5K events.

Loopy Looper is an ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park with 12 hour, 24 hour, 101.25 mile and a Glow Up Loop on a 3.75 mile paved loop.

Timed ultrarunning at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ with 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 hour formats on a 0.8-mile loop, aid station support, and an optional fundraising track that can secure a refund and future entry.

Honoring September 11 heroes, this arena climb at TD Bank Ballpark features a 2,200 foot track through stadium aisles. Join a timed stair challenge or a flat concourse walk to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A family-friendly 5K mud run on August 8, 2026 at New Jersey MotorSports Park with obstacles, mud pits, festival-style pre- and post-event parties.

Trail party at Stokes State Forest on Aug 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and 17M on technical singletrack and a 175-person cap.

Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.

Two person cross country relay and a *6K* at RVA Fields in Boonton, NJ. Each relay teammate runs one loop while 6K entrants run two loops; pizza and cold beverages are provided and baby strollers and dogs are not allowed.

Family friendly 5K mud run in Philadelphia with obstacles, mud pits, slides, pre party and after party, plus a Buy One Give One registration donation program.

A USATF-NJ Open and Masters cross country championship over a 5K course at Natirar Park in Peapack Gladstone on August 30, 2026. Registration opens July 1, entry is $40 with a $5 USATF-NJ discount and no day of registration.

An outdoor day at Masker's Barn in Feltville combining self guided trail routes, a Trail Treasure Chase, and a five hour Barn party with BBQ, drinks, games, crafts and music.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile walk. Enjoy live music and vineyard views while participating in chip timed races for all ages in Mullica Hill.

Multi distance trail event at Horseshoe Bend Park with a two mile loop, central Base Camp, night markings, and handcrafted wood awards.

City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

A weekend trail festival in Ringwood State Park featuring a 100 mile race with a 36 hour cutoff, multiple shorter distances, Friday panels and film screening, free camping, and nonprofit partnerships supporting mental health.

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 ol..

A six-week adult cross country series in Monmouth County featuring six 5K races at local parks, with team and individual scoring and age group awards. Registration options include a full-series fee or per-race entry, with event-day registra..