Trail Running calendar near Lakehurst 2025-2026

Chase a fast PR at the Last Chance XC Championships in Oak Ridge Park, Clark NJ on November 16. The USATF New Jersey 8k championship runs on a double loop pancake flat course, with personalized bibs, oversized medals and free action photos.

Join the Old Bridge Sayreville Rotary Club for a 5K trail run and walk on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Sayreville Sports Complex to support veterans housing. Rain or shine event with dog tags for all and shirts for preregistered runners.

Join a lively 5K at Clifton City Hall on Sunday, November 16, 2025, featuring a race T shirt and postrace music, raffles and healthy snacks. Age group awards and special recognition for first responders add extra excitement to this 500 poin..

Brave frosty singletrack through scenic Ringwood woods with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for every trail runner. Finish with a warm post race party serving food, drinks and winter views.

Join the inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K at Mt. Cuba Center for a scenic trail through meadows, forests and rolling hills. Stay after for live music, guided nature tours, hay wagon rides and drinks amid restored native landscapes.

Join the Thanks for Giving Turkey Trot in Manchester Township for a scenic 5 km run or 1 mile walk around lakes and Pine Barrens trails. Raise funds for Addiction Recovery Ministries and celebrate community and gratitude.

Tackle scenic single track and rolling climbs in the FEAR Trail Fest 5 mile at Lewis Morris Park on Nov 23, 2025. Open to first timers and seasoned trail runners, with limited spots, prizes and free course previews before race day.

Kick off Thanksgiving in Vineland with the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run, a fun 3 mile cross country style course at Anthony Campanella Park. Family friendly, competitive awards, proceeds support the Friends of Vineland Public Library.

Enjoy the Williamstown Badgers Turkey Trot 5K at Autumn Lake Winery on Thanksgiving morning, a family friendly trail run over dirt, grass and sand. Run for a cause with proceeds to Honor Flight NJ and timed results with awards.

Join the Schuylkill Navy Run on Thanksgiving in Philadelphia for a spirited 5 5/8 mile challenge along Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row. Expect scenic river views, rolling hills and post race awards at Fairmount Rowing Association.

Join the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot, a festive Thanksgiving 5k through scenic Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan. Enjoy a family friendly run while supporting the Inwood Food Pantry and celebrating community spirit.

Join the Fifth Street Cross on Black Friday in Emmaus for a choose your distance running and riding event from 10k to 100 mile. Start anytime, lap the festive course and add to the prize pot by bringing a six pack or $20.

Squatchy Leftovers is a scenic trail festival on November 29, 2025 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, with distances from a 50K to a kids mile on a rugged 5K loop. Expect technical singletrack, handcrafted wood medals and a ch..

Join the Leftover Turkey Trot, a lively trail 5K at Bethpage State Park with in person and virtual options plus a free kiddie dash. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation and support youth and special needs programs.

Join Phoenixville's 16th annual Burn Off the Bird 5K on November 29, 2025, along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail. Run in person or virtually, grab a swag shirt and custom medal, and support local causes while enjoying a chip timed course.

Run or walk the Never Stop Running Foundation Turkey Trot, a scenic trail 5K at Belmont Lake State Park on November 30, 2025, supporting a great cause. Enjoy post race refreshments and a 50 50 raffle with proceeds benefiting the foundation.

The Santa's Summit 10k is a scenic and challenging trail run held at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, Virginia. The course follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, featuring hilly terrain with a mix of out-and-back and one-way sections. Participants..

Shake off the winter chill at the Chilly Trail Run 5K in Haverford on December 6. Enjoy scenic trails, a cozy long sleeve race shirt for pre registered runners and light post race refreshments.

Join the Winter Wonder Run 6K through the scenic trails of Institute Woods in Princeton on Saturday December 6, 2025. Enjoy a crisp cross country course with limited field size for a cozy, community race.

Run a timed 50 miles or 50 kilometers in Prospect Park on a scenic looped course near Lincoln Road. Community aid with Skratch Labs hydration and a potluck style aid station keeps you fueled across the day.