Trail Running calendar near Holmdel 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 December trail ultra in Holmdel Park, New Jersey using a just over 4.5 mile loop repeated for Halfish and 50 kmish distances. The event supports MissionCleanWater and uses RFID lap timing with an aid station at the start and finish.

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 a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

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 in West Orange with a 5K loop plus timed 3 and 6 hour options, rucking divisions, and fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.

A onesie-themed trail 5K at Ramapo Valley County Reservation featuring a flat, scenic loop around Scarlet Oak Pond and accessible course options.

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.

Timed loop races at the Livingston Oval offer 1, 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a USATF certified flat course, with aid station support, awards for top finishers, and participant cap or hat with a no-swag discount available.

Looped trail race in South Mountain Reservation offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M over three marked loops with varied terrain and on-site aid.

The Rat Race 50k is a 100% off-road ultramarathon at Wells Mills Park with an 8-mile loop plus three 10k loops, chip timing, finisher medals and age-group awards; the series also includes shorter trail races and themed events.

A late-March trail event at Bethpage State Park offering a 5K trail run, a free kiddie fun run, race shirt, on-site refreshments and a virtual participation option.

A community 5K run and free kiddie run at Bethpage State Park with trail terrain, a virtual option, and donations benefiting the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A mountain trail event at Harriman State Park near Bear Mountain on April 3, 2027 offering 10K, 10K ruck and 13.1M courses on rugged, technical singletrack with marked routes, aid stations, rucking divisions, and adaptive support.

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 weeklong track ultramarathon at Cooper River Park with events from 6 hours to 144 hours on a USATF-certified 399.519 m track, chip timing, catered meals, vegan-friendly aid, and awards for milestone distances.