Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2024-2025

The Squatchy Solstice 5K, hosted by Sassquad Trail Running and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, takes place on December 21, 2024, at Hilltop Reservation in Cedar Grove, NJ. This scenic race, held on the shortest day of the year, features a challenging course with hilly singletracks. Partici..

The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 3 is a running event taking place in South Orange, NJ, featuring three race distances: 5K, 10K, and 13.1 miles. The course is designed to incorporate a variety of terrains, including fire roads, single track trails, and hills, providing a challenging experience for pa..

The Frosty Fat Sass is an annual trail running event taking place in West Orange, NJ, designed for runners and hikers of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a 5K, 3-hour, or 6-hour race, all set in the scenic South Mountain Reservation. This event not only promotes outdoor activity ..

The YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion is an exciting winter sports event taking place at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ. Participants can choose between a challenging 5k tromp across the mountain or a more relaxed Last Mile Fun Option. This event welcomes runners, walkers, and newcomers to snowshoeing ali..

The Squatchy Onesiefest 5K is a unique winter trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2025, at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah, NJ. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite onesies for a fun and memorable experience. The event features a scenic "lollipop" course that r..

The Mahlon Winter Donut Run features a scenic trail running event held at Saffin's Pond in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, participants can choose from three distances: a 5-mile course, a 10-mile course, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The courses offer beautiful wooded trails,..

The Febapple Frozen 50M, 50K, 20M, and 10M is a running event taking place in South Orange, NJ, on February 22, 2025. Participants can choose from four distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, 20 miles, and 10 miles, all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. The race features a 10-mile loop c..

The Lenape Trail Run is a self-supported 34-mile running event taking place on March 8, 2025, in Millburn, NJ. Participants will gather at the Locust Grove trailhead and take a train to Newark, from where they will run back along the historic Lenape Trail. This trail, established in 1982, is one of ..

Squatchapple is a trail race event taking place on March 8, 2025, at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. Participants can choose from various distances, including 11 miles, 20 miles, 50K, and 50 miles, making it suitable for runners and hikers of all ages and abilities. The event supp..

The Livingston Oval Ultra is an annual running event held in Livingston, NJ, featuring three race durations: six hours, three hours, and one hour. Participants aim to complete as many laps around a certified flat and fast oval course as possible within their chosen time limit. The event promotes a s..

The Mt. Tammany 10 is an ultra-running event set in the challenging terrain of the Delaware Water Gap, NJ. This grueling race covers nearly 40 miles, featuring 10 climbs and over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, making it a true test for seasoned ultrarunners.Participants will navigate a demanding cou..

The Sunning At Sunfish Pond 50K+ will take place in Blairstown on Sunday 23 March 2025. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

The Terror of Tammany is an exciting trail running event held at Worthington State Park in Columbia, NJ. Participants can choose between two challenging distances: a 30K and a 50K+, both featuring a demanding 6.7-mile loop with significant vertical ascent. The 30K is designed for newer trail runners..

The MCW Lenape Runventure is a unique running event taking place over two days, featuring the 36-mile Lenape Trail in Millburn, NJ. Participants can join on either March 29 or March 30, 2025, with a mandatory fundraising goal of $1,000 to support clean water initiatives in Uganda. The event offers a..

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 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, a 6K loop, and timed events lasting 1, 3, or 6 hours. The course features a mix of single trac..

The Wawayanda Trail Fest is an exciting running event taking place in Wawayanda State Park, NJ, featuring a variety of challenging distances including a 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon. Set against a scenic backdrop of rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges, and diverse terrain, participants will..

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. The event aims to raise funds for Miss..

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 Trails To the Sky 50k/10k is an exciting trail running event scheduled for May 3, 2025, at Voorhees State Park in Glen Gardner, NJ. Participants can choose between a 50k or a 10k course, featuring scenic trails with significant elevation gains of approximately 4500ft for the 50k and 900ft for th..