Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

The MCW Lenape Runventure is a unique running event taking place on March 29, 2025, in Millburn, NJ, where participants will tackle the 34-mile Lenape Trail. This adventure is designed to be fully supported, offering transportation, aid stations, and first aid throughout the course. Runners of all l..

The Chimney Rock Trail Series features a 5-ish mile trail race, organized by the Raritan Valley Road Runners, set to take place on March 29, 2025. This challenging course includes various trail running elements such as rocky paths, roots, rolling hills, and stream crossings, designed to test even ex..

The 16th Annual Chimney Rock 5-ish Miles Trail Race, organized by the Raritan Valley Road Runners, takes place at Chimney Rock Park in Martinsville, NJ. This challenging trail race features a single track course that includes various terrains such as rocks, roots, hills, and stream crossings, making..

The Morris County Empanada Trail Run is a vibrant running event taking place in Morris Plains, NJ, featuring both a 5K and a 10K run/walk. Participants can enjoy a scenic course that includes mixed terrain, such as dirt, grass, and gravel. Each registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, a unique fi..

The Fool's Trek/Rogaine is an exciting navigation event set in Mendham Township, NJ, where participants use maps and compasses to locate control points within an 8-hour timeframe. The 2025 edition features three distinct rogaine courses connected by mandatory routes, requiring participants to comple..

The Lost Brook Trail Race, taking place at Tenafly Nature Center, offers participants a choice between a 5K and 10K trail run through the scenic Lost Brook Preserve. This event, which began in 2010, aims to connect the community with nature while supporting the center's mission of conservation and e..

The Institute Woods 6K is a cross-country running event taking place in Princeton, NJ, on April 5, 2025. The race features a scenic course on maintained trails, free from pavement and traffic, making it ideal for runners and walkers alike. With a participant limit of 200, the event fosters a communi..

The Matzah Miles Trail Run & Family Mile Walk is a festive event scheduled for April 6, 2025, in Medford, NJ, celebrating Passover through fitness and community engagement. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K trail run, a leisurely 1-mile family walk, or a fun 50-yard Kids Dash. The eve..

The Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races is a running event scheduled for April 12, 2025, at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, NJ. Participants can choose from various race formats, including a 3K loop, 6K loop, and timed events lasting 1, 3, or 6 hours. The course features a mix of single track,..

The Wawayanda Trail Fest is an exciting endurance event taking place in Wawayanda State Park, New Jersey. Scheduled for April 26, 2025, the festival features a variety of race distances, including a 100K, 50-mile, 50K, and half marathon, all set against a scenic backdrop of rhododendron tunnels, mar..

The 47th Annual Woods and Lakes Run is a running event taking place in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. This event features two races: a traditional 10K and a simultaneous 5K, both open to participants aged 30 and over. The scenic course includes a mix of macadam walkways, gravel paths, and wooded trails..

The Trails To the Sky 50k/10k is an exciting trail running event set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Voorhees State Park in Glen Gardner, NJ. Participants can choose between a challenging 50k course, which features approximately 4500 feet of elevation gain, or a 10k course with around 900 feet of g..

The Frosty Woods - a Winter Way over Yonder Trail Adventure will take place in Ringwood from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Sunday 4 May 2025.

XTERRA New Jersey is an exciting off-road sports event taking place in Wawayanda State Park, New Jersey. Scheduled for May 3-4, 2025, it is part of the XTERRA World Tour and features a variety of races, including off-road triathlons, duathlons, and trail runs. Participants can choose from multiple d..

The MCW Branch Brook Classic is a running event taking place at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ, featuring 3 and 6-hour races. Set against the backdrop of the Cherry Blossom Festival, participants will navigate a flat 2-mile loop designed for speed and comfort. Proceeds from the event support Missio..

The 17th Annual Troop "A" Blue & Gold Trail Run is a 5k trail running event taking place at the scenic Gloucester County Dream Park in Logan Township, NJ. Open to participants of all skill levels, the event features awards for various age groups and categories, including the Top State Police Team an..

The Run for the Woods is an annual 5k trail run taking place in Piscataway, NJ, specifically through the scenic trails of the Rutgers Ecological Preserve. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, this event supports forest restoration efforts and the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Student Association. Participan..

The "3 Days at the Fair" event in Augusta, NJ, is a unique running festival scheduled for May 12-18, 2025. Participants can choose from various timed races, including 144, 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6-hour options, as well as marathon and 50K distances. The course features a certified 1-mile loop on a mix..

The SMR Mayapple Trail Runs, taking place on May 17, 2025, in South Mountain Reservation, NJ, offers a variety of trail races including 50 miles, 50K, 20 miles, 10 miles, 5 miles, and a Kids 1-Mile Run. Organized by the South Mountain Conservancy and supported by volunteers, the event features sceni..

The Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K is an exciting running event taking place at Screamin' Hill Brewery in Cream Ridge, NJ. This annual race features a scenic 5K course that winds through the brewery's grounds, where the ingredients for their craft beer are grown. Participants can enjoy a chip-timed race..