Trail Running calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027

A non competitive National Trails Day run along the D&R Canal Towpath with multiple distance options, bus support to trail access points, per mile charity donations, milestone rewards, and a post run picnic.

Take on ski slopes and mountain trails at Plattekill Mountain Race in Roxbury NY on June 7, 2026. Choose the tough 6.5 mile mountain course with massive elevation gain or the steep, punchy 5k that climbs hard out of the gate.

A community 5K trail run, walk and hike in Eisenhower Park Milford on June 7, 2026 supporting the Milford Rotary and the Beth El Center. The course uses a high school cross country route with mostly flat sections and some rolling hills.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Manitou’s Revenge in Windham, NY on June 20, 2026 is a 53 mile ultramarathon across the Catskills with about 15,000 feet of climbing and rugged, technical trails. Expect long self supported stretches and routes that get harsher after dark.

XTERRA Transcend Trail Run at Dickerson Mine Preserve in Randolph NJ offers lakeside, fast singletrack and scenic loops. Pick 5K, 10K or half marathon and chase qualifying spots for the 2027 XTERRA Trail Run World Championships.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Enjoy a free LVRR Summer Series 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, a friendly, mostly flat cinder trail run for all paces. Part of a five race first Wednesday series May through September, open to ages 10 and up.

Run the Red Wing Trail Challenge in Lagrangeville, NY on July 5 with 15K, 30K, and 60K options on a runnable 15K loop with varied terrain and serious climbing. Aid stations, lap base for 60K, and post race food make this a true trail day.

Pinky's Rock n Rolla is a lively 4 mile trail race through Forest Park's scenic trails celebrating Pinky the Pacer. Finishers get medals, top three men and women earn prizes, dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit Puppy Kitty NYCity.

A community running event in Coplay on July 11, 2026 featuring a timed 5k and a 1 mile walk on the Ironton Rail Trail, with age-group awards, race shirts for early registrants, finish-line timing, refreshments and a raffle.

A Spartan Trail event at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton PA featuring a Trail 10K on narrow singletrack outside the ski boundary. The weekend includes spectator access and accompanying Spartan obstacle races.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Ridge Reaper Trail Runs returns Aug 1, 2026 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation near NYC, offering multiple distances from runnable loops to epic 50 mile challenges. Expect wooded technical trails, ridge views, finisher medals and podium awards..

The MCW Westfield Ultra will take place in Westfield on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

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.

Challenge yourself on rocky, rooty trails at Stokes State Forest on August 9, 2026, with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and a rugged 17 mile course with big climbs. Ruck divisions, age and disability accommodations and aid stations mean serious fun with..