Trail Running calendar near Highland Park 2026-2027

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 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..

Join the Summer Sundown Rundown in Kempton, PA for an endurance trail circuit where short laps, shrinking cutoffs, and the last runner to finish the final lap wins. Celebrate with complimentary Bright Path Brewing beer for 21 and over.

Join Montey's Pack Rescue Run 5K at Heebner Park for a fun 5K, a 1 Mile Kids Fun Walk, or a virtual 5K that helps animals in need. Family friendly course with medals and fundraising prizes and 100% of proceeds support local rescue efforts.

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..

Test your limits on scenic technical trails in Fahnestock State Park with 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options on August 15, 2026. Enjoy full aid stations, post race food, swag and proceeds supporting park conservation.

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.

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 scenic 5K trail or one mile Move As You Please at Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 70 acre farm in Malvern. Finish with live music, food trucks and pony meet and greets while supporting care for Thorncroft horses.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a chip timed 5K on scenic vineyard paths plus one mile and kids races for all ages. Finishers 21 and over get a souvenir glass and a complimentary wine while supporting HEADstrong.

FallApple invites runners to scenic trail and road courses through South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on September 12, 2026. Choose distances from 5K to 50 miles and enjoy runnable September trails with aid stations.

Wild Goose Trail Festival at Wawayanda State Park offers a weekend of trails, films and family fun in mid September 2026. Races range from a kids mile to 100 miles, with camping, panels and fundraising for mental health through Bigger Than..

Charge up the Palisades at the Hook Mountain Ultra in Upper Nyack, NY, with 50 mile and 27 mile trail options featuring big climbs and Hudson River views. Challenging technical terrain and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Hit the Hemlock Hills trails in Ridgefield Connecticut on September 20, 2026 for Where the Pavement Ends. Choose a 4.25 mile single loop or an 8 mile double loop over technical, rocky terrain for a true trail challenge.

Run the Vineyards at White Horse Winery features 10K, 5K and 1 mile on a flat scenic vineyard course supporting the HEADstrong Foundation. Enjoy a tech tee, souvenir wine glass, live music, wood fired pizza and a glass of wine.