Trail Running calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027

The Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run will take place in Lake Hopatcong on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

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..

Conquer the trails at Worthington State Forest in this arduous 30K or 50K+ event. Runners tackle a technical 6.7-mile loop with significant elevation. Finishers of both distances earn a commemorative 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..

Experience a technical trail race at Chimney Rock Park featuring rocks, roots, and stream crossings. This established five mile event concludes with a community pizza party and awards for various age categories.

Run through the scenic cross country trails of Central Park of Morris County. Enjoy a mixed terrain course followed by a custom finisher medal and a delicious empanada at the finish line.

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..

Experience a technical trail race through the rugged and hilly terrain of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Enjoy 10k or kids distances with cake prizes for top finishers and support local trail maintenance efforts.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run through Bethpage State Park with the 4 Leaf Clover 5K. Enjoy a mostly flat course, post race refreshments, and a festive atmosphere supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation.

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..

Experience a clockwise loop race at South Mountain Reservation featuring timed options from one to six hours. This event offers a 1.88 mile course consisting of single track paths and fire roads for all distance preferences.

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.

Experience the 7th Annual Bunny Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park. Run or walk through scenic soft trails and grassy polo fields with options for an in person race, a virtual challenge, and a free kids run.

Run the trails of Philadelphia's scenic Wissahickon Valley Park. Choose the marathon or half marathon on a course famed for its single-track paths and rolling hills. Finish with a medal, pizza party, and live music.

Join this dog friendly 5K trail run at Blydenburgh County Park to support animal rescue. Enjoy a scenic multi surface course with refreshments and professional timing included for all participants.

Run or walk the scenic trails at Institute Woods. This 6K event offers a shorter 3K option for walkers and is limited to 200 participants. Post run refreshments await all finishers.

Experience a community trail event in Cross River featuring a competitive 5k race, a scenic 4k walk, and a 200m kids dash. Explore the wooded hills of the John Jay Community Trail ending at the campus contest field.

The Rockland Rad Run will take place in Mertztown on Sunday 12 April 2026.

Experience a unique all terrain run through Heckscher Farm and wooded trails in Stamford. Runners pass farm animals and historic landmarks on a scenic course while children enjoy a dedicated fun run and educational activities.