Trail Running calendar near Matawan 2025-2026

Tackle technical single track and rolling hills in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Race benefits Houston Playground youth programs and rewards every finisher with a Philly themed medal.

Run rugged technical trails at Rockland Rad Run in Mertztown with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Enjoy scenic rolling terrain, Saturday off road mountain bike fun and free campsite options for a full weekend outdoors.

Run or stroll Matzah Miles on a scenic family friendly trail in Medford with a timed 5 km, one mile family walk and Kids 50 Yard Dash. Enjoy music and matzah treats while supporting inclusion through Open Hearts Open Doors.

Run the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a scenic 5k through wooded, hilly school trails and a family friendly 4k walk. Kids can sprint the 200 m Jay Dash on the track and celebrate a student built c..

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Take on Wawayanda Trail Fest at Wawayanda State Park, offering distances from half marathon to 100K. Run through rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and single track on a scenic 26 mile loop with friendly aid stations.

Leatherman's Loop is a scenic spring trail 10k in Cross River, NY, welcoming runners of all levels to enjoy winding park trails on April 26, 2026. Entry is by lottery and the fee includes park admission.

XTERRA New Jersey is an off-road multisport event held at the scenic Wawayanda State Park, featuring over 40 miles of trails and a clear lake. Part of the XTERRA World Tour, it offers a variety of races including trail runs (5K to 42K), gra..

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Join the 5th annual Green Traill 5K on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery for a spirited 5K, a community walk, and a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Organized entirely by volunteers, the event benefits Friends of Historic Easton Cem..

Run Breakneck Point in Beacon NY on May 3, 2026 with 14.5 mile and 26.5 mile options over technical trails and serious climbing for a rugged spring challenge. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and a finisher medal.

Run the Dirty German Endurance Fest in Philadelphia on May 9, a figure 8 ultra through shaded Pennypack Park with 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. Enjoy creekside trails, live accordion music at finish plus German prizes and finisher swag.

Run an epic multi day festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds with timed races from 6 to 144 hours plus separate marathon and 50K options on a certified one mile loop. Camping, lit night loops, hot food and showers keep you fueled while live..

Run the Forgotten Forest 9 hour Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed trail on a scenic 2.2 mile loop with roots, rocks and rolling climbs. Limited to 50 runners for an intimate, rugged day on the trails.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park features a scenic, looped 50k UTMB Index race and a rolling 10k. Expect big climbs, aid stations, on course support and custom medals for all finishers.

C'mon Armageddon brings technical trail running to Norvin Green Park in West Milford, NJ with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile routes through boulder fields, river crossings and steep climbs. Expect rugged singletrack and a raw mountain challenge.

Run The Farm is a scenic 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm with fun kids races for younger runners. Finishers receive Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot farmers market and event shirts are available while sizes last.

Run a half or full marathon along the shaded Pennypack Creek bike path in Philadelphia, mostly flat with a few rolling hills. Finish at Ed Kelly Amphitheater with German themed festivities, a pop up beer garden, bratwurst and a finisher med..

Run the Centurion Ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT, a timed 100 mile trail test through classic New England terrain with a 33 hour cutoff. Limited to 50 runners, buckles await 100 mile finishers.