Highland Lakes
Trail Running Calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Highland Lakes for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 5 mile loop trail race at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown with a 2.5 hour time limit, capped at 120 runners, featuring reusable cups and hemp bibs.
Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1 mile walk at Rock Ridge Golf Course in Hackettstown, with shirts for the first 200, medals for all, and proceeds to student scholarships.
Trail party at South Mountain Reservation on November 28, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K and Kids 1M options on mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack.
Winter trail races in Ringwood NJ with a 13.1 mile half, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack, significant elevation, and RideWithGPS navigation access.
December 2026
Trail 3.1 and 6.2 mile events in Morris Plains with hot cocoa at the finish and proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
January 2027
A trail party in West Orange, NJ with a 5K loop and timed 3- and 6-hour loop events, raising funds for the South Mountain Conservancy.
Snowshoe event at Mountain Creek on January 30, 2027 offering a 5 km ridge course and a not timed 1 mile fun option.
February 2027
Winter trail event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation with 5, 10 and 15 mile looped courses, post-run donuts and participant mug, socks, and medal.
March 2027
Trail race in South Mountain Reservation, West Orange NJ offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M across three marked loops with varied terrain and a 400-person cap.
A 10-loop trail ultra on Mt Tammany covering about 40 miles with over 12,000 ft of gain, limited to 65 runners and featuring finisher awards and a 12 hour limit.
5K and 10K trail runs in Central Park of Morris County on mixed terrain, with a shirt, finisher medal and an empanada for participants.
April 2027
Mountain 10K and half marathon in Bear Mountain NY on rugged technical trails with steep climbs, scrambling, and mandatory safety gear.
Multi day Spartan obstacle weekend at Mountain Creek Resort featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, kids races, a workshop, and spectator access.
May 2027
Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 50K on technical singletrack with rolling climbs at Bear Mountain State Park on May 1, 2027.
A multi day running event at Sussex County Fairgrounds featuring timed races and standard distances on a certified one mile loop with MyLaps timing lit night running aid stations and on site camping and RV options.
XTERRA New Jersey, May 15 to 16, 2027 at Wawayanda State Park, features off road triathlon, duathlon, mountain and gravel bike races, and trail runs around Robert Rooke Lake.
A mountain trail race in northern New Jersey featuring technical terrain and multiple distances, including a 50K with roughly 7000 ft of climbing and required navigation and gear.