Trail Running calendar near Highland Park 2026-2027

A spring 10K trail race in Cross River NY on April 25 2027, organized by Leatherman's Loop Races. Entry is by lottery with registration Jan 8 to Jan 11 2027 and the $58 fee includes the park entry.

VCP 50K is a looped trail ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park on 01 May 2027. The 50K course starts with a flats lap then ten cross country loops, with stocked aid stations, drop bag access, finisher medal, singlet, meal and beer.

Dirty German in Pennypack Park features 25K, 50K and 50 Mile looped races on runnable trail with varied surfaces, German food and live music in a festival style finish area.

A technical trail event near Beacon, NY offering a roughly 14.5 mile half and a 26.5 mile full with large elevation gain, exposed climbs, staffed aid stations, post race food, a shirt and a finisher item.

A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a certified 1-mile loop, options from 6 to 144 hours plus Marathon and 50K, night lighting, central aid station, camping and electronic lap timing.

A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.

A trail 5K at Blydenburgh County Park in Hauppauge with on site refreshments, an in person and a virtual participation option, and proceeds benefiting the Never Stop Running Foundation.

Scout Fest on May 22, 2027 at Amity Community Park features a timed 5K, a 1.5 mile walk, and a family festival with food trucks and inflatables. Proceeds support local Scout leadership and programming.

A 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm on May 23, 2027 with two kids races on farm trails. The event is organized by Run the Farm Races and is sanctioned by USA Track and Field.

A two distance event at Rockland Lake State Park with a flat, accessible 5K and a rugged 10K up the Long Path to Hook Mountain Summit. The 10K features 1,300 ft of elevation gain and one on course aid station.

Trail races at Dansbury Park feature timed 10K, a 5K race and a 5K walk with live results, finish line photos, age-group awards, and pool access after the event.

A German-themed summer running event in Pennypack Park offering 10K, half and full marathon distances, a trail section called Mount Cuckoo, Bavarian post-race festivities, and unique German awards.

Trail races at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on June 6, 2027 include a half marathon and a 10k that pass the summit where the historic fire tower is being reconstructed. Proceeds support Friends of the Fire Tower for accessibility and educat..

A community 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk at Camp Edey in Bayport supporting Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, featuring race amenities, free finish line photos, live results, age-group awards, and family activity stations.

Obstacle course weekend at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, PA featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races through steep, forested terrain.

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.

Social trail runs in Edison NJ with secret start locations, 2 and 5 mile options, a post-run party, volunteer perks, and an organizer-listed waiver and hazards.

Trail hash run in Middlesex County with a 5-mile Eagle Trail and a 2-mile Turkey Group Run, plus a post-run social and volunteer benefits.