Trail Running calendar near Clifton 2025-2026

Run a scenic 5 mile trail at Muscoot Farm with kids races for ages 2 to 12 and a family friendly vibe. Finish with Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot Farmers Market and optional shirts available by advance order.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park NJ offering 50K, 10M and 5M routes over boulder fields, river crossings and rocky peaks with skyline views. Big climbs and technical terrain make it a true test.

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville offers a scenic course along the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Finish at Aroma Thyme Bistro for garden drinks and food while supporting local food pantries and youth scholarship..

Run a scenic 5K through Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown on May 23, 2026, with a free Kiddie Dash for kids. Join in person or virtually, enjoy trails and post race refreshments while supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation.

Run the Mine Hill half marathon on 24 May 2026 in Roxbury Connecticut, starting and finishing at Mine Hill Distillery. Enjoy rolling country roads with sweeping farm views, then celebrate at the distillery after party.

Join XTERRA's Transcend Trail Run at Dickerson Mine Preserve for fast, flowy lakeside singletrack and accessible routes for all abilities. Finish at Black River Barn with outdoor dining and beer on tap and choose from 21K, 10K or 5K.

Run Pinky’s Rock n Rolla on July 11 in Richmond Hill NY: a rugged 4 mile trail through 100 year old pines and Queens longest oak forest. All finishers get medals, top three earn prizes, dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit Puppy Kitty NYCity.

Run the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12 2026, over scenic singletrack and rolling Pocono hills. Part of a Spartan weekend, the race welcomes solo and team entries and offers service member discounts.

Run the Ridge Reaper at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with 25K, 50K, and 50M courses through technical singletrack and scenic carriage roads. Big climbs, ridge views, and a cupless format so carry your own hydration.

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

Interstate 17 is a challenging 17 mile trail run on August 8, 2026 in Closter NJ that traces Hudson River viewpoints. Expect rugged technical singletrack, steep climbs and boulder scrambles across four loops with fully stocked aid stations.

Thunder Chicken Squatch invites trail runners and hikers to tackle technical rock and root trails at Stokes State Forest in Branchville NJ on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Choose 5K, 10K with a ruck division, or a 17 mile loop with aid stations a..

Tackle the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for sweeping Hudson Valley views across cliffs, sky lakes and rocky ridgelines. Choose 70 Miler, 30 Miler or half marathon for a rugged, self supported navigation challenge.

Macedonia Trail Race at Macedonia Brook State Park offers scenic single track and forest trails with climbs and viewpoints. Choose 50K, 25K or 12K for a rewarding day of trail running in Connecticut.

Experience a three day trail running festival at Wawayanda State Park in mid September 2026 with races from a 1 mile kids run to a 100 mile ultra. Free camping and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail support community and mental health..

Tackle the Hook Mountain Ultra, a rugged multi loop trail outing in Upper Nyack, NY that crowns each circuit with a climb to the Hook Mountain summit. Choose marathon or 50 mile distances and enjoy panoramic Hudson River views and big eleva..

Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon offers a scenic single loop through five Westchester parks, with 90 percent on dirt trails, roots and rocks under tree cover. Expect abundant wildlife, quiet forest passages and a true trail running challen..

Join the Suffolk County Marathon weekend in Bay Shore NY on Oct 17 and 18, 2026, with races from a kids 1K to the full marathon plus a virtual challenge you can complete anytime. Fun for families and serious runners alike.

Tackle rugged trails at Big Bear SquaTCh South, a half marathon and 10K in Harriman State Park with steep climbs, roots and a short scramble. Small field and proceeds benefit trail maintenance for an intimate, rewarding race.

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.