Trail Running calendar near Bound Brook 2026-2027

The inaugural Barnyard Squatch 5K is a hilly trail race across The Barnyard Sanctuary's nearly 200-acre property in Blairstown, NJ, with over 500 feet of climbing and a route past rescued farm animals. All donations go to the sanctuary.

Tri-State New York Spartan Event Weekend at Sunflower Valley Farm offers Sprint, Super, Kids races, Hurricane Heat formats, and spectator access with courses through woods, fields and creek runs featuring mud and Spartan obstacles.

A costumed 5K trail run and walk at Van Scott Nature Reserve on October 31, 2026 with in-person and virtual options to raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Includes a costume contest, water stations, and family act..

A Halloween-themed 5K and 1 Mile at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills that benefits the Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1, with timed 5K results, commemorative shirts, safety costume rules, and a monster costume contest.

Experience a single loop marathon or half marathon on historic carriage roads in the Rockefeller State Preserve. Enjoy views of the Hudson River and stone bridges on a course with no pavement or cars.

Experience an off-road race weekend at Yeager’s Farm & Market featuring 4 and 10 mile trail runs. Enjoy a local atmosphere with post-race beer and bagels and earn a unique long sleeve tech shirt.

A trail 8K and 5K at Unionville Vineyards on November 8, 2026 with chip timing, live results, onsite music, post race wine, and awards. Walkers and children are welcome and the event includes water stations and post race amenities.

A timed trail event at Jacobsburg State Park on a roughly 5 mile loop of single track and gravel. The Fall Back edition runs the course in reverse and offers 5 mile, three-hour, and six-hour formats.

A trail and gravel running event in Wissahickon Valley Park offering 10 km, 10 mile and half marathon options with chip timing, aid stations, limited field size, and a post-race party with live music and warm food.

A trail event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation featuring a marked 10k race and a monthlong Raven 100k November Challenge. The course includes rocky climbs, ridgeline trails and a water stop near the Fire Tower climb.

A community 5K and 1 mile walk on November 8, 2026 at Central Park of Morris County supporting Family Promise of Morris County, with in-person and virtual 5K options and age-group awards.

A charity trail event at Hillside Park on November 8, 2026, offering 10 km and 5 km races to benefit a free digital mammography program, with race timing, age-group medals and participant T-shirts.

A 6-mile trail race at Cheesequake State Park on November 8, 2026 with on-site registration, a post-race beer and pizza gathering, and proceeds benefiting local first aid and EMS organizations.

NYC Trail Mix is a trail running event in Staten Island on November 14, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon loop courses. The race benefits the Greenbelt Conservancy and uses three main aid stations with food and hydration options..

Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.

A 5K run and walk through Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026 with a free kiddie dash, post-race refreshments and finisher photos. Virtual entries can submit times and photos from November 14 to 22.

A multi-race event on November 15, 2026 featuring half marathon and marathon options along the D&L Trail, finishing in downtown Easton. The festival includes a USATF-certified marathon, relay divisions, and proceeds that support the D&L Cor..

A one day trail festival at Independence Park on November 15, 2026, offering multiple distance races, 3 hour and 6 hour lap events, and a 2 mile walk. Live music, food trucks, and local vendors support East Vincent Parks.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park on November 15, 2026, as part of the NYRR series. The event includes youth Rising NYRR activities, live runner tracking via the NYRR app, and on-site awards for top finishers.

A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.