Trail Running calendar near Cream Ridge 2025-2026

Kick off Thanksgiving in Vineland with the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run, a fun 3 mile cross country style course at Anthony Campanella Park. Family friendly, competitive awards, proceeds support the Friends of Vineland Public Library.

Enjoy the Williamstown Badgers Turkey Trot 5K at Autumn Lake Winery on Thanksgiving morning, a family friendly trail run over dirt, grass and sand. Run for a cause with proceeds to Honor Flight NJ and timed results with awards.

Join the Schuylkill Navy Run on Thanksgiving in Philadelphia for a spirited 5 5/8 mile challenge along Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row. Expect scenic river views, rolling hills and post race awards at Fairmount Rowing Association.

Join the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot, a festive Thanksgiving 5k through scenic Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan. Enjoy a family friendly run while supporting the Inwood Food Pantry and celebrating community spirit.

Join the Fifth Street Cross on Black Friday in Emmaus for a choose your distance running and riding event from 10k to 100 mile. Start anytime, lap the festive course and add to the prize pot by bringing a six pack or $20.

Squatchy Leftovers is a scenic trail festival on November 29, 2025 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, with distances from a 50K to a kids mile on a rugged 5K loop. Expect technical singletrack, handcrafted wood medals and a ch..

Join the Leftover Turkey Trot, a lively trail 5K at Bethpage State Park with in person and virtual options plus a free kiddie dash. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation and support youth and special needs programs.

Join Phoenixville's 16th annual Burn Off the Bird 5K on November 29, 2025, along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail. Run in person or virtually, grab a swag shirt and custom medal, and support local causes while enjoying a chip timed course.

Run or walk the Never Stop Running Foundation Turkey Trot, a scenic trail 5K at Belmont Lake State Park on November 30, 2025, supporting a great cause. Enjoy post race refreshments and a 50 50 raffle with proceeds benefiting the foundation.

The Santa's Summit 10k is a scenic and challenging trail run held at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, Virginia. The course follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of out-and-back and one-way sections. Participants..

Shake off the winter chill at the Chilly Trail Run 5K in Haverford on December 6. Enjoy scenic trails, a cozy long sleeve race shirt for pre registered runners and light post race refreshments.

Join the Winter Wonder Run 6K through the scenic trails of Institute Woods in Princeton on Saturday December 6, 2025. Enjoy a crisp cross country course with limited field size for a cozy, community race.

Run a timed 50 miles or 50 kilometers in Prospect Park on a scenic looped course near Lincoln Road. Community aid with Skratch Labs hydration and a potluck style aid station keeps you fueled across the day.

Join the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K and 10K on Saturday December 13 in Morris Plains NJ for a festive trail run over grassy multi loop paths with gentle hills. Enjoy a long sleeve shirt, event medal and hot cocoa while supporting St. Jude Children..

Challenge yourself at the Holmdel Classic, a scenic but hilly loop trail race in Holmdel Park with roots, rocks and steep climbs and options from a single 4.65 mile lap to multi loop ultras. Proceeds benefit MissionCleanWater.

Run a festive 3 mile loop along the Manayunk canal on Dec 13 and bring canned goods to support North Light Community Center. Try Brooks shoes, sip hot chocolate and show up in your most festive holiday gear.

Join the NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter 2 on Saturday December 13 in South Orange for scenic looped trail races through South Mountain Reservation. Choose 5K, 10K or 13.1 mile and enjoy hilly single track, a giveaway and day of registration.

Naked Nick is a scenic trail race at Blue Marsh Lake near Leesport PA offering 25K and 50K distances on mostly single track with challenging climbs. Expect rustic trail conditions and gourmet post race fare from a chef and pastry chef.

Frosty Looper is an 8 hour timed run at Cooper River Park near Philly around a fast 3.75 mile loop with skyline views. Run as many laps as you can, enjoy aid station food and vegan options, bring a reusable cup, and take custom race swag.

Set sail for Blackbeard's Bounty Endurance Race in Pennsburg PA on December 20, 2025, and tackle timed 4 hour or 8 hour looped runs on scenic gravel trails. Enjoy pirate themed fun, post loop grog, and a race shirt and medal.