Trail Running calendar near Matawan 2024-2025

The Big Bear Squatch South Half Marathon, hosted by Sassquad Trail Running and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, takes place in Harriman State Park, Tuxedo, NY. This challenging 13.1-mile trail race features a single loop course with technical trails, steep climbs, and stunning views. Partic..

The Pumpkin Run, organized by PATSA, is a vibrant running event aimed at raising awareness for Tourette Syndrome. Set in the picturesque Lower Perkiomen Valley Park in Oaks, PA, participants can choose between a professionally timed 5K race and a one-mile fun run. The event encourages runners to emb..

The Ridley Creek State Park 25K is a challenging trail running event set in Glen Mills, PA, taking place in the scenic 2,600-acre state park. The course features a technical single loop with approximately 1,800 feet of elevation gain, including steep ascents and rocky descents. Runners will navigate..

The Castle to River Run, scheduled for October 20, 2024, in Garrison, NY, features a half marathon, a 5K run, and a kids fun run, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Hudson Valley. The half marathon course includes a unique opportunity to run past the historic Osborn Castle, while the 5K foll..

The "Terror of Tammany" is a challenging trail running event held at Worthington State Park in Columbia, NJ, featuring two distances: a 30K and a 50K+. Participants will navigate a 6.7-mile loop with significant vertical ascent, designed to test both new and experienced trail runners. Completing bot..

TPK Chasing Rabbits is an overnight Halloween-themed trail race held at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope, NJ. Participants can choose to complete as many 5-mile loops as possible within a 12-hour timeframe, navigating a course that features rugged single track and gravel service roads wit..

The Sunning at Sunfish Pond trail run offers two distances: a 30K and a 50K+. The route consists of a challenging 6.7-mile loop with approximately 1,750 feet of vertical ascent. The 30K event completes the loop three times, while the 50K+ event completes it five times. Both events are designed to be..

Run The Farm is a 5-mile trail race held at Muscoot Farm in Katonah, NY, on October 27, 2024. The event includes a main race for participants aged 6 to 106 and two kids' races for ages 2-12. The race aims to showcase the beauty of Muscoot Farm and promote the local farmer's market.Participants recei..

The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is an exciting annual event held at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. Scheduled for November 10, 2024, this challenging race takes participants through scenic trails, including climbs to the park's highest points. Runners can also participate in the Raven..

The WXT Ultra is a running event held in Washington Crossing Park, NJ, featuring two race distances: a 50K and a 25K+. The course includes scenic single-track trails, road sections, and a historic finish on the Continental Trail. The 50K route incorporates technical sections and beautiful trails, wh..

The Long Run - Fall Back is a unique running event held at Jacobsburg State Park in Wind Gap, PA, featuring a 5-mile loop on a mix of single track and gravel trails. Participants can choose from three events: a 5-mile run, a 3-hour, or a 6-hour challenge, with the course run in reverse for this rend..

The Beer & Bagel Run is an exciting off-road race series held at Yeager’s Farm & Market in Phoenixville, PA. In 2024, the event features a two-day race weekend, including a 10-mile(ish) run on Saturday and a traditional 4-mile(ish) run on Sunday. Participants can choose to run on either day or take ..

The Pocantico Hills Marathon, held in Rockefeller State Park, offers both a marathon and a half marathon on scenic, rolling courses with stunning views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route featuring fields, stone walls, lakes, and forests. This event support..

The HASHATHON Treacherous Trail Run is an annual 6-mile race held at Cheesequake State Park in Matawan, NJ. Celebrating its 44th year, this challenging trail run invites participants to navigate the rugged terrain while supporting local charities, including the Matawan/Aberdeen First Aid Squad and B..

The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter event features a variety of running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1M), all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. Participants will navigate a mix of fire roads, single track trails, and hills, with aid stations available approxima..

NYC Trail Mix is an ultra trail running event taking place in Staten Island, NY, featuring courses of 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. This event, benefiting the Greenbelt Conservancy, showcases over 35 miles of scenic trails, including unique locations like Blood Root Valley and High Rock Park. ..

The Tarrywile Half Marathon, held in Danbury, CT, is a challenging trail race featuring a half marathon, marathon, and 10K. Known for its tough terrain, the course includes significant elevation gain of nearly 3,000 feet for the half marathon, with rocky and hilly sections that require a good level ..

The Storybook Half Marathon, set in the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT, is a unique running event that invites racers, joggers, hikers, and walkers to participate in its final chapter. Limited to just 50 participants, the race features a well-marked trail course with a mix of single and do..

The Somers Track & Field Booster Club is hosting its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, featuring a scenic 5K race on the Somers High School Cross Country trail, known for its hills and turns. Participants can register to receive a 2024 Turkey Trot tee shirt, with early registration ensuring size ..

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race, taking place on November 30, 2024, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. This family-friendly event supports the non-profit Bigger Than The Trail, which provides cost-free therapy for indivi..