Trail Running calendar near Closter 2026-2027

A 3 x 2 mile cross country relay at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY, marking the 47th running of the event. The program includes a youth division, a costume contest with prizes, post race refreshments and multiple age categories.

Trail event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation on March 1, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile routes over rugged woodland trails. Participants receive a long sleeved shirt, a medal, and donuts; hikers are welcome.

Squatchapple Trail Race The Squatchapple is a trail running and hiking event held at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. It offers four distances: an 11-mile, a 20-mile, a 50K, and a 50-mile race. The course consists..

A self supported, roughly 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail from Newark through parks and reservations to South Mountain Reservation. The route passes Branch Brook Park, Verona Park and Eagle Rock with varied trail surfaces.

The 14th annual Looney Leprechaun Trail Races offer a half marathon and a 10K on the trails of Tyler State Park. The event features age group awards and a t-shirt for early registrants. It's organized by trail runners for the trail running..

Looped hill races at Sunken Meadow State Park where the most distance in a three hour loop crowns the King and Queen, and a separate one hour event crowns the Prince and Princess.

This 5K trail run at Bethpage State Park offers a scenic, mostly flat course through the park's soft trails. Participants receive a themed shirt and can enjoy post-race refreshments, including a free beer for those 21+. The event supports t..

The Mt. Tammany 10 is a grueling 40-mile ultramarathon in New Jersey's Delaware Water Gap. Runners complete ten loops, each climbing over 1,000 feet to the summit of Mt. Tammany. This event promises tough, technical terrain with mountain vi..

Run or walk a 5K through the scenic Osprey's Dominion Vineyards in Peconic. Registration includes a wine glass, a medal that works as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine. The event is open to all ages and even welcomes leashed dogs.

A trail challenge at Worthington State Park featuring a tough 6.7-mile loop. Runners can choose between a 30K or a 50K+ distance, both with generous time limits. All official finishers receive an award.

Run the historic 34-mile Lenape Trail from Newark to Millburn, traversing 18 parks. Choose to go solo or as a relay team, with full support including aid stations and shuttles. This charity event supports MissionCleanWater's work to provide..

Course and Distances The Sleeping Giant Trail Runs take place at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut. The event offers two distances: 25 km: A single loop with over 3,000 feet of vertical gain. 50 km: Two loops of the 25 km co..

Trail 5K and 10K events in Central Park of Morris County on March 29, 2026, featuring mixed-terrain cross country courses. Entry includes a long-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, and an empanada with a vegetarian option.

The Fool's Adventure is a ten hour foot rogaine on March 29, 2026 in Wayne, New Jersey. Competitors navigate more than 100 checkpoints across eight square miles of rugged wilderness using maps and a compass while recording checkpoint eviden..

Run a rugged 10k trail race through the historic paths of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. It's billed as the first true five-borough trail run. Finish line prizes include famous carrot cake, and part of your fee supports local park trails.

Run the perimeter of Heckscher State Park on smooth trails. Choose a 7-mile or 14-mile loop for a cupless, manually timed race. All finishers get a wooden medallion and a bucket hat.

Tackle the rugged trails of Harriman State Park in this mountain trail run. Choose between a challenging 10K with 1,400 feet of climb or a half marathon with over 2,600 feet. The event supports local trail maintenance and includes a rucking..

Timed loop trail races at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on April 4, 2026. Options include a 1.88 mile loop, a 6K two loop option, and 1 hour, 3 hour and 6 hour timed events.

The Long Run - Spring Forward offers trail runs in Jacobsburg State Park. Choose from a 5-mile loop, a 3-hour, or a 6-hour timed event on mixed terrain. It's a cupless, eco-conscious event supporting the local environmental center.

A 5K run and walk at Bethpage State Park on April 4, 2026 with a free kiddie run and a virtual 5K window, trail terrain, on-site amenities, and proceeds benefiting the Never Stop Running Foundation.