Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

The Barn-B-Q Trail Festival, held in Berkeley Heights, NJ, is a unique outdoor event combining trail running, hiking, and a lively barn party. Set in the historic Deserted Village of Feltville within Watchung Reservation, participants can enjoy self-guided trail tours ranging from 2 to 6 miles, with..

Run the Vineyards at William Heritage Winery in Mullica Hill, NJ offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 1 Mile Walk, and a 1 Mile Kids Run on scenic vineyard trails. The scenic, chip-timed course features vineyard manicured trails with rolling hills, and a shared one-mile route for walkers and kids. Participants e..

The FallApple is a trail running event held in South Orange, New Jersey, at South Mountain Reservation. Scheduled for early September, the race offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and 50-mile options. The course features a mix of fire roads, single-track tr..

Shootout XC Challenge 5K takes place at Gloucester County DREAM PARK, 400 US-130, Logan Township, New Jersey 08085. The event features a well-groomed all-grass cross-country course on a site that has hosted NCAA regional meets. The race serves as the opening event in the South Jersey XC Shootout, we..

Mountain Lakes Trail Run & Walk in Princeton, New Jersey offers a 5K+ trail run and a 3K walk through Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, with HQ at Community Park North Amphitheater. The course blends roughly 10% paved park trails, 30% utility service right‑of‑ways, and 60% single‑track t..

The Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K is an annual running event held at White Horse Winery in Hammonton, New Jersey. Featuring both 10K and 5K races along with a 1-mile walk, the event offers a flat, scenic course through vineyards and country roads. Participants enjoy chip timing with instant..

Wild Goose Trail Festival takes place at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey. The event offers a true Trail Festival with distances spanning from a 1-mile kids race to 100 miles, plus 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 36-hour format (with lightweight and heavyweight rucking divisions). The course co..

The Caldwell Cougar Chase XC 5K & 8K is a cross-country running event held at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Scheduled for September 26, 2025, it features a women's 5K and a men's 8K race on a rolling course that includes trails, hills, gravel, dirt paths, grass sections,..

Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales is an annual 5K charity trail run held at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford, New Jersey. The event features a scenic, exclusive trail course starting and ending at the Nature Center Pavilion. Participants receive a limited edition event t-shirt, light bit..

The NJ Trail Series One Day is a multi-day ultrarunning event held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Scheduled from October 2 to 5, 2025, it features a variety of race options including 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6-hour timed races, as well as marathons and 50K distances. The course..

Trails4Tails is a dog-friendly trail running event held at Historic Washington Crossing Park in Titusville, NJ, with the start area at the Phillips Farm Recreation area off Bear Tavern Road. It offers three distances: a 1 Mile Fun Run (with or without a dog), a 5K, and a 5K with Dog. The course is a..

The 5th Annual Octoberfest 5K is a community running event in Haddonfield, New Jersey, starting and finishing at Maria Greenwald Softball Field. The race offers a 5K run with an updated course map and on-site parking, plus nearby downtown parking. After crossing the finish line, participants gather..

The Fat Sass Switchback Challenge is a trail running event held in Millburn, New Jersey, at the South Mountain Reservation's Locust Grove Picnic Area. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it features a challenging 1-mile loop course with 300 feet of elevation gain, including steep climbs and technical, ro..

The Hainesport Endurance Run is a multi-day ultramarathon event held at Hainesport Township Municipal Park in New Jersey. The race features a flat, paved loop course of just under one mile, certified by USA Track & Field, with an alternate 1.2-mile loop available if needed. Participants can compete..

The Fred Torres Memorial 5K is the 12th annual charity race at Garrett Mountain in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The live event features a 5K run on a championship cross-country course and a 2-mile walk, with a virtual 5K option for remote participants. Family-friendly events include a Tot Trot and a 1..

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon hosted by the Williamstown Badger at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, New Jersey. The centerpiece is a 24-hour challenge built from 24 laps of a 5K loop on winery grounds, totaling 74.4 miles for solo runners; 12-hour and 6-hour options are also offered, along w..

Family & Community Services of Somerset County's Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk is the 13th annual event at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. The flat, paved, wooded course runs along the Raritan River, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Proceeds support FCSSC's mental h..

The Hot Chili Challenge 8 Mile Trail Run, 5K & Kids Fun Run takes place in Andover, New Jersey. The event features an 8 mile trail run and a 5K for adults, plus a Kids Fun Run for ages 5-12. The atmosphere blends competition with a chili-themed, community race vibe, including on-site homemade chili,..

The 3rd Annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K is a community-focused running event held at Fenton Lane Park in Chesterfield, NJ. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, the race features a USATF-certified 5K course combining gravel, trail, grass, and road surfaces, offering a varied terrain experience. The ev..

WXT Ultra, held in Washington Crossing Park, Titusville, NJ, offers 25K and 50K trail ultras through rugged single-track. The 25K course is mostly single-track with about 8.5 miles inside the park, with short road sections. The 50K adds a longer loop that travels into BaldPate, Pleasant Valley, Howe..