Trail Running calendar near Jersey City 2026-2027

A timed loop event at Livingston Oval where runners cover as many laps as possible in one, three, six or twelve hours on a USATF certified flat course, with aid stations and awards for top male and female finishers.

A multi-loop trail race at South Mountain Reservation offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M options on three marked loops with varied terrain, significant elevation gain, a single finish-area aid station, and support for the South Mountain Conserv..

A 5K trail run and walk at Bethpage State Park with a free kiddie run and virtual option. On-course hydration, post-race refreshments, age-group recognition, and proceeds support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A community 5K run and free kiddie run on the soft trails of Bethpage State Park, supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation. The event includes in-person and virtual options, refreshments, bib mailing, and age-group recognition.

A mountain trail event at Harriman State Park on April 3, 2027 offering a half marathon, a 10K and a 10K ruck on rugged technical trails with significant elevation gain. Entry is capped at 400 and proceeds support trail maintenance.

Sleeping Giant Trail Runs at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden CT features a 25K loop with 3K+ of vertical and a 50K two-loop option. The course mixes technical singletrack and carriage roads, includes aid stations, and follows a cupless..

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.

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY with mixed trail surfaces, dog friendly rules, on site amenities, live results and proceeds supporting Last Chance Animal Rescue.

A mountain obstacle race weekend at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ offering Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra distances plus a Kids Race and spectator access.

A women only trail race at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield CT offering 5K, 10K and a 4 hour loop option. The event features finisher medals, podium awards, post race food and supports a local non profit.

Two trail events, 25K (about 17 miles) and 10 miles, on technical singletrack and crushed gravel around the Shawangunk Ridge near Ellenville NY. Routes feature steep climbs, two aid stations, a six hour cutoff and a 150 runner cap.

Squatchywaska Mountainfest in the Shawangunk Ridge on April 24, 2027 features a technical 25K and a 10 mile lollipop course with steep climbs, rocky singletrack, two aid stations, and a six hour cutoff.

The Leatherman's Loop will take place in Cross River on Sunday 25 April 2027. You can run 10 kilometers.

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.

The Camp Mountain Laurel Color Run & Trail Run will take place in Hamden on Saturday 8 May 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

The 3 Days at the Fair - Augusta NJ will take place in Sussex County from Monday 10 May 2027 to Sunday 16 May 2027. You can run between 26 and 50 kilometers.

Trail runs in Middlesex County near Edison with a secret start, offered distances around 2 and 5 miles, a post-run social, and a requested canned food donation; registration fees are listed and volunteers receive event items.

A hash-style trail event in Middlesex County with a 5-mile trail and a 2-mile group run near Edison, NJ. The day includes a post-run social for over-21s, volunteer giveaways, a waiver requirement, and a canned food donation request.