Trail Running calendar near Holmdel 2025-2026

Run rugged trails at Big Bear Squatch North in Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and ruck divisions. Expect steep climbs, scrambling terrain and sweeping Hudson Valley and NYC skyline views.

The Long Run at Jacobsburg State Park is a scenic 5 mile loop with Spring Forward and Fall Back editions. Choose a 3 hour or 6 hour challenge and rack up laps on mixed single track and fast gravel; this cupless event is self supported.

Join the Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races at South Mountain for looped racing on a scenic 1.88 mile course of single track, pavement and fire road. Run a 3K or 6K or take on the 1 hour, 3 hour or 6 hour timed challenge.

Tackle technical single track and rolling hills in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Race benefits Houston Playground youth programs and rewards every finisher with a Philly themed medal.

Run rugged technical trails at Rockland Rad Run in Mertztown with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Enjoy scenic rolling terrain, Saturday off road mountain bike fun and free campsite options for a full weekend outdoors.

Run or stroll Matzah Miles on a scenic family friendly trail in Medford with a timed 5 km, one mile family walk and Kids 50 Yard Dash. Enjoy music and matzah treats while supporting inclusion through Open Hearts Open Doors.

Run the John Jay Community Trail Race on April 12 in Cross River NY with a scenic hilly 5k through wooded school trails finishing on the track. Family friendly with a 4k walk, a 200m Kids Jay Dash and limited shirts for early registrants.

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Take on Wawayanda Trail Fest at Wawayanda State Park, offering distances from half marathon to 100K. Run through rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and single track on a scenic 26 mile loop with friendly aid stations.

Tackle a scenic 10k trail at Leatherman's Loop in Cross River NY on April 26, 2026 for a lively, USATF sanctioned race through Reservation Road. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026 so mark your calendar.

XTERRA New Jersey is an off-road multisport event held at the scenic Wawayanda State Park, featuring over 40 miles of trails and a clear lake. Part of the XTERRA World Tour, it offers a variety of races including trail runs (5K to 42K), gra..

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Join the 5th annual Green Traill 5K on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery for a spirited 5K, a community walk, and a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Organized entirely by volunteers, the event benefits Friends of Historic Easton Cem..

Run the Dirty German Endurance Fest in Philadelphia on May 9, a figure 8 ultra through shaded Pennypack Park with 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. Enjoy creekside trails, live accordion music at finish plus German prizes and finisher swag.

Run a looped, lit course at the Sussex County Fairgrounds during a weeklong festival offering distances from marathon and 50K to multi hour timed events. Enjoy aid stations, camping and showers plus a live lap display and buckle awards.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park features a scenic, looped 50k UTMB Index race and a rolling 10k. Expect big climbs, aid stations, on course support and custom medals for all finishers.

C'mon Armageddon brings technical trail running to Norvin Green Park in West Milford, NJ with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile routes through boulder fields, river crossings and steep climbs. Expect rugged singletrack and a raw mountain challenge.

Run The Farm is a scenic 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm with fun kids races for younger runners. Finishers receive Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot farmers market and event shirts are available while sizes last.

Run a half or full marathon along the shaded Pennypack Creek bike path in Philadelphia, mostly flat with a few rolling hills. Finish at Ed Kelly Amphitheater with German themed festivities, a pop up beer garden, bratwurst and a finisher med..