Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

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 new 100K option, alongside 50-mile, 50K, and half marathon races. Participants will navigate through..

"Your Story Matters" is a Falcon 5K Run/Walk event aimed at raising mental health awareness, taking place at Jefferson Township High School in Oak Ridge, NJ. The event features a Youth Color Run for children, encouraging them to participate in a fun and colorful experience, and a 5K Trail Run for pa..

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 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 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 - Augusta NJ will take place in Augusta from Monday 12 May 2025 to Sunday 18 May 2025. You can run between 26 and 144 hours.

The SMR Mayapple Trail Runs, scheduled for May 17, 2025, in South Mountain Reservation, NJ, invites runners to participate in its 16th annual event. Organized by the South Mountain Conservancy, the race features various distances including 5 miles, 10 miles, 20 miles, 50K, and 50 miles, along with a..

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..

The MCW NJ Appalachian Trail Runventure is a unique running event scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Participants can choose between a marathon or a 40-mile run, both designed to provide a fully supported experience along the New Jersey Appalachian Trail. This event is also a fundrais..

C'mon Armageddon is an exciting running event set in the challenging terrain of Norvin Green State Park, West Milford, NJ. Scheduled for May 18, 2025, participants can choose from three race distances: a grueling 50K with over 7000 feet of elevation gain, a 10 Miler with 2000 feet, or a 5 Miler with..

The Dash and Deciduous 5K Trail Run is a unique and challenging event taking place at Crystal Lake Park in Bordentown, NJ. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, this free, timed "FATASS" run is designed for a limited field of 40 runners, emphasizing a fun and competitive atmosphere. Participants can expect a..

The XTERRA Transcend Trail Run, taking place on June 14, 2025, in Randolph, New Jersey, is an exciting outdoor event featuring a variety of trail races, including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Set in the picturesque Dickerson Mine Preserve, participants will enjoy fast, flowing singletrack trails wi..

The Reckless Red Eye Endurance Run is an exciting endurance event scheduled for June 22, 2025, in Columbus, NJ. Participants can choose from various race formats, including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, and a 12-hour team relay. The course features a flat and fast 3.3-mile loop at the Burlington County F..

TPK Bad Decisions is an exciting 30-hour team event held in Andover, NJ, where four-person teams tackle a series of mandatory challenges. This unique competition combines elements of adventure racing and problem-solving, requiring participants to navigate, carry heavy loads, and complete various tas..

The Squatchy Surprise is an exciting endurance event taking place at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, on July 26, 2025. This unique trail running experience challenges participants to draw colored golf balls to determine which of four loops they will run, adding an element of c..

The Loopy Looper will take place in Merchantville from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025. You can run between 12 and 24 hours.