Trail Running calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.

An ultramarathon in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on December 6, 2026 offering 50K and 50 mile looped courses with potluck-style aid, Skratch Labs hydration, chip timing, and finisher belt buckles.

A novelty one mile event on December 6, 2026 in West Orange, NJ combining four cycles of drinking eight ounces of egg nog while stationary then completing a quarter mile loop. Dairy and Non-Dairy divisions are offered.

Celebrate the holidays with a scenic run through the historic Shawnee Inn golf course and wooded trails. Enjoy live music and a complimentary craft beer at the ShawneeCraft Brewery finish line.

A multi-loop trail event at Holmdel Park featuring a roughly 4.65 mile lap, mostly trail terrain, timed laps with an 8 hour cutoff, and proceeds supporting MissionCleanWater.

A weekend trail event in Blydenburgh County Park featuring a Backyard Ultra with 4.167 mile hourly loops and a separate 4.16 mile lapping race. A portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

A January trail party using a 5K loop with three hour and six hour options plus a 3H ruck. Mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, limited field size, and proceeds benefit the South Mountain Conservancy.

A winter trail event at Ramapo Valley County Reservation on February 14, 2027 featuring a flat, scenic lollipop loop around Scarlet Oak Pond. Participants are encouraged to wear onesies; the event includes an aid station, finishers medal, a..

Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.

A lap based time race on a USATF certified flat course in Livingston, NJ offering 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour races. Awards and participant hats are provided and aid stations are available on course.

A looped trail event on March 6, 2027 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ offering 11 mile, 20 mile, 50K and 50 mile options on three marked loops with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack.

A six hour trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT on March 20, 2027, offering a 50K option on a 2.3 mile loop of roots, rocks and rolling hills, with a capped field of 50 entrants and on-course food and hydration.

A 5K trail run at Bethpage State Park with a free kiddie fun run and a virtual option, a good luck shirt, on course hydration, post race refreshments, and age group recognition. Beer is available for participants 21 and older with ID.

A 5K trail run and a free kiddie run at Bethpage State Park with in-person and virtual options, onsite refreshments, mailed bibs, and online results. Donations support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A mountain trail event at Harriman State Park offering a half marathon, a 10K, and a 10K ruck on rugged, technical courses with significant elevation gain and limited crew access at aid stations.

A community trail event in Cross River, NY featuring a hilly wooded 5K, a 4K walk through the main trail, and a 200 m kids dash on the contest track. Registration opens 8/24/2026 with limited pre-registration t-shirt incentives.

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY, on mixed terrain with dog friendly policies. Event proceeds support Last Chance Animal Rescue and online recognition is given for top age group finishers.