New Jersey
New Jersey Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 85 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Jersey below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Community 5K and related races at Garrett Mountain in Woodland Park, NJ, raising funds for the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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.
Scary Rat Race is a 4 mile off road trail run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Farmingdale, NJ on October 11, 2026, featuring hand held timing, a finisher gift, free registration, and event merchandise for sale.
Looped running at Saddle River County Park on Oct 11 2026 with options from 2 miles to 60K, aid stations, official timing, and awards.
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.
A third annual 5K run or walk at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township raising funds for outdoor recreation improvements, with medals and age group awards.
A Halloween themed chip timed 5K at Stokelan Estate Winery in Medford, NJ with event swag, a wine pour, and a volunteer run option.
Trail races at Hillside Park, Andover NJ on October 18, 2026, offering an 8 mile, a 5K and a kids fun run, with proceeds funding free digital mammograms.
The 4th annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K at Fenton Lane Park on October 18, 2026 features a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile Fun Dash, supports local charities, offers custom race shirts and age group awards.
Halloween themed races at Glasstown Brewing Company include 10K, 5K and a Beer Mile with a post race party, costume contest, and brewery prizes.
Trail races at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ featuring a 13.2 mile half, a 6.6 mile 10K plus loop, and a 3.4 mile 5K plus with cupless aid stations.
BLUE 5K RUN in Woodland Park supports children with Autism and families; the mostly trail 5K at Garret mountain features vendors and medals for special needs children.
Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.