Highland Lakes
Trail Running Calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Highland Lakes for 2026-2027! We've gathered 37 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Multi-distance trail festival at Ringwood State Park Sept 18–20 2026 with looped courses, a central aid station, and options from a kids mile to 100 miles.
Trail ultrarace in Upper Nyack, NY with a 50 mile and a 27 mile course featuring roughly 9,700 and 4,900 feet of elevation gain.
October 2026
Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.
A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.
Trail run at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ with Half Marathon plus, 10K plus and 5K plus loops on a USATF sanctioned course featuring single track and fire road.
HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.
Loop-based races at Livingston Memorial Oval include timed runs, a marathon, a half marathon, and a Last Person Standing event on 0.44-mile laps.
A technical trail half marathon and 10K through Harriman State Park near Tuxedo NY, featuring steep climbs, rock fields, and significant elevation gain.
Community 5K at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park supporting Autism awareness, with vendors, free gifts, $25 registration, and medals for special needs children.
A hilly 5K trail race on 10/25/2026 at The Barnyard Sanctuary in New Jersey that passes pastures and rescued farm animal enclosures with proceeds to the sanctuary.
Tri-State New York Spartan Weekend in New Hampton, NY, Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 features Sprint and Super obstacle races, kids events, workshops and Hurricane Heat formats.
November 2026
A community 5K and 1 Mile walk at Central Park of Morris County on November 8, 2026, with in-person and virtual options supporting local housing services.
Trail run at Hillside Park offering 10K and 5K courses to benefit a free digital mammography program, with food, on-site water, timing, and awards.
A 5 miles lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free course pre..
A multi-distance trail party in West Orange, NJ using a 5K loop with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, aid station options, accessibility support, and charity fundraising.
Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.
December 2026
5K and 10K trail events in Morris Plains with hot cocoa, an event medal, limited shirts, and proceeds supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
January 2027
A winter trail party in West Orange, New Jersey on a 5K loop with timed 3H and 6H options and a rucking division, fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.