Trail Running calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027

Trail Night NJ is a Wednesday evening 5K on the trails at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. The event also includes a short kids race and a central start and finish area with a DJ, vendors, food trucks, and a participant tee.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, PA featuring a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, kids races and an obstacle workshop, set on forested, hilly terrain with chair lift spectator access and summit views.

Experience a unique four mile trail race through the historic Forest Park in Queens. Run along naturally carved glacial terrain and pine groves with your dog to support a local animal rescue organization.

New for 2026 at Putnam Memorial State Park, The Revolution is a timed trail event run on a 1.776 mile loop that passes Revolutionary War sites. Runners choose 12 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour formats and carry their own hydration.

A community running and walking event in Coplay, Pennsylvania on July 11, 2026 offering a 5k run or a 1 mile walk along the Ironton Rail Trail. The professionally timed 5k includes age group awards and race day perks.

A 5K one-loop trail race at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm on July 11, 2026, that tours ponds, pastures, orchards and a covered bridge. The finish is chip timed and awards are given for overall, masters and age groups.

A 10K trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 12, 2026, run on wooded singletrack with steep climbs. Part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend, the event uses gun timing, has a 3 hour finish cutoff, and registrations are open.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

Experience a midweek evening trail run through the diverse terrain of Bowdoin Park. This 5 mile race features a mix of grass and rocky trails with awards for top finishers and a food drive for the local pantry.

Test your endurance on the 15K Border Trail featuring rolling hills, woods, and water crossings. Support Eastern Pennsylvania cancer patients while enjoying scenic vistas and a community focused trail racing experience.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A timed trail event at South Mountain Reservation on July 25, 2026, where runners draw colored golf balls to determine each loop; charitable proceeds support Bigger Than The Trail and aid stations will provide Skratch Hydration.

A looped mountain event on July 25, 2026 at Mount Tammany, New Jersey, featuring 3.5 mile loops with 1,220 ft gain per loop and two X Series divisions, including a Heavy division with escalating weight across loops.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

Iron Horse 8k is race two of the Black Diamond Running Series on July 26, 2026 at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA. This 8k (5 miles) trail event features hilly terrain, free waterpark admission for registrants, and cash prizes for top finish..

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Timed loop events at Tamaques Park in Westfield NJ offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options. One loop is 0.8 miles and runners can choose pavement or gravel; 24 hour entrants follow extra night rules.

Honoring September 11 heroes, this arena climb at TD Bank Ballpark features a 2,200 foot track through stadium aisles. Join a timed stair challenge or a flat concourse walk to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.