Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

A themed trail event at Ramapo Valley County Reservation with a flat, scenic 1.6 mile lollipop course. Options include a full 5K or a one-loop Fun Run and finishers receive handcrafted medals and aid station support.

A trail race at South Mountain Reservation on February 21, 2026 offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M on an approximately 10 mile loop with aid stations, electronic timing, event SWAG and top-three awards.

A four-race series of 5k trail runs on Elephant Swamp Trail in Elk Township Recreational Park near Glassboro, NJ, held Feb 22–Mar 15, 2026. Series scoring determines overall and age-group awards; medals, a custom neck scarf for full-series..

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 paved trail event on March 7, 2026 in Thompson Park, Lincroft featuring a timed 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run; 100% of proceeds benefit Blood Cancer United.

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.

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 two-race event at Birchwood Lake in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey on April 25, 2026 featuring a scenic mostly flat loop through woods and around lakes. Events are open to men and women age 30 and over.

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 LHT 5K in Pennington, NJ supports the Lawrence Hopewell Trail with a course along the trail past two lakes and the Hunt House. Events include a 5K and a fun run, with a post race celebration and awards.

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..