Trail Running calendar near Jersey City 2026-2027

A mud-free 5 km stadium obstacle race at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2026, featuring 20 obstacles, stadium stairs and a finisher medal. The event also includes a kids race, spectator options and team registration.

A 50K trail ultramarathon in Forest Park, Queens. The race is 12 laps of a 2.5 mile counterclockwise loop with about 300 ft climb per lap, aid stations after each lap, and an eight hour cutoff.

A USATF-NJ Open and Masters cross country championship over a 5K course at Natirar Park in Peapack Gladstone on August 30, 2026. Registration opens July 1, entry is $40 with a $5 USATF-NJ discount and no day of registration.

An outdoor day at Masker's Barn in Feltville combining self guided trail routes, a Trail Treasure Chase, and a five hour Barn party with BBQ, drinks, games, crafts and music.

Kingwood Ultras is a loop trail event near Frenchtown, NJ where runners use a two mile circuit with a central base camp. Distances range from 10K to 100 miles and timed formats up to 48 hours, with handcrafted wood awards.

An obstacle based 5K at Short Beach Stratford with 18 plus obstacles, family friendly rules, and proceeds benefiting the Sterling Community Center.

A trail event in Rosendale, NY featuring 70 mile, 30 mile and half marathon divisions along the Shawangunk Ridge. The course covers varied terrain, is unsupported, and uses shuttle transport and checkpoint controls.

City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

Trail events at Hart Scout Reservation in Pennsburg include 12h, 6h and 4h timed options, a 6-mile hike and a virtual race supporting the local scouting council, run on mostly double-track and single-track wooded trails with hills and natur..

Trail race in Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent CT offering 12K, 25K and 50K loop courses with significant elevation, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

Timed 5k at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg on Sept 13 2026, with event swag, an on course wine pour, age group awards, and virtual options.

The Corporate Fun Run Pier 84 Manhattan will take place in New York on Monday 14 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A timed trail festival at Lakeside Park in Pawling offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour events on an approximately 1.68 mile mixed surface loop with aid station items, a cupless policy, and finisher medals.

A weekend trail festival in Ringwood State Park featuring a 100 mile race with a 36 hour cutoff, multiple shorter distances, Friday panels and film screening, free camping, and nonprofit partnerships supporting mental health.

A trail event at Nyack Beach State Park offering a 50 mile ultra with about 9,700 feet of ascent and a 27 mile mountain marathon with about 4,900 feet, on looped singletrack with river views.

The Boxers' Trail 5K in Strawberry Mansion on September 19, 2026 offers run, walk, and youth options along a trail that passes forests, meadows, creeks, historic mansions and playgrounds. Proceeds support youth programs at Mander Playground..

Trail races in Ridgefield CT offering a single loop of about 4.25 miles or a double loop of about 8 miles through Hemlock Hills and Pine Mountain. The technical, rocky course starts and ends at the Lake Windwing ballfields.

Trail ultramarathon in Milford, PA offering 50K and 25K courses along the McDade Trail beside the Delaware River. The mostly flat, non technical route has three aid stations and is a cupless event.

Sundown Rundown Fifth Street Cross Edition is a lap based elimination race in Emmaus, PA on 09/26/2026. Runners repeat roughly 1.6 mile laps with tightening time cuts and self score on a public scoreboard.