Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

Squatchapple Trail Race The Squatchapple is a trail running and hiking event held at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. It offers four distances: an 11-mile, a 20-mile, a 50K, and a 50-mile race. The course consists..

Traverse the historic Lenape Trail on a 34 mile, self-supported run from Newark to South Mountain Reservation. The route offers diverse urban and natural scenery, from city parks to mountain lookouts. Participants are responsible for carryi..

Experience a rugged trail run or hike through the scenic Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Choose between 5 or 10 mile distances and enjoy a post race reward of donuts and a finisher medal.

The Mt. Tammany 10 is a grueling 40-mile ultramarathon in New Jersey's Delaware Water Gap. Runners complete ten loops, each climbing over 1,000 feet to the summit of Mt. Tammany. This event promises tough, technical terrain with mountain vi..

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.

Conquer the trails at Worthington State Forest in this arduous 30K or 50K+ event. Runners tackle a technical 6.7-mile loop with significant elevation. Finishers of both distances earn a commemorative award.

Run the historic 34-mile Lenape Trail from Newark to Millburn, traversing 18 parks. Choose to go solo or as a relay team, with full support including aid stations and shuttles. This charity event supports MissionCleanWater's work to provide..

Run the scenic cross country trails of Central Park in Morris County and celebrate your finish with a custom medal and a delicious empanada.

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..

Experience a timed trail event at South Mountain Reservation featuring a 1.88 mile loop of single track and fire roads. Choose between set lap distances or timed challenges up to six hours.

Run or walk the scenic trails at Institute Woods. This 6K event offers a shorter 3K option for walkers and is limited to 200 participants. Post run refreshments await all finishers.

A 5K cross-country run at New Jersey's first farm brewery. The course winds through the scenic grounds of Screamin' Hill Brewery. All finishers get a coaster medal, and the after-party includes live music and a food truck.

The Wawayanda Trail Fest offers four distances on a scenic 26+ mile loop in Wawayanda State Park. The course features rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges, and varied terrain. Crew access and camping are available at the central event site.

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..

Run the scenic trails of Voorhees State Park in New Jersey. The event features a 50k with five laps and 4500ft of gain, plus a 10k option. All finishers get a custom medal, and the 50k is a UTMB Index Race.

SMR Mayapple Trail Runs The SMR Mayapple Trail Runs are held in the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County, New Jersey. The event includes several trail race distances: 50 miles, 50K (approximately 31 miles), 20 miles, 10 miles, 5 miles..

About the Event C'mon Armageddon is a trail running event held in the mountains of northern New Jersey. The event features three distances: 50K, 10 Miler, and 5 Miler. The courses are designed to traverse difficult and technical terrain, in..