Trail Running calendar near Merchantville 2026-2027

Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.

A one day trail festival at Independence Park on November 15, 2026, offering multiple distance races, 3 hour and 6 hour lap events, and a 2 mile walk. Live music, food trucks, and local vendors support East Vincent Parks.

A *5 miles* lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free..

A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ on Thanksgiving morning with dirt, grass, and sand underfoot. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, free entry for kids 14 and under, and a portion of proceeds support Lucky..

A cross country style 3 miles race at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ, welcoming runners and walkers of varying ages. Awards for top overall finishers and multiple age groups; online registration with several payment options.

A historic Schuylkill Navy road and cross country race covering 5 and 5/8 miles of hilly and grassy terrain along Kelly Drive and Belmont Plateau. Club eligibility, multiple age divisions, team scoring, posted results and an on site awards..

FSX Black Friday 100 is a one-day ride and run on the Fifth Street Cross course in Emmaus, offering distances from 10k to 100 miles plus relay and mixed run and ride options. Entry is $25 plus a 6-pack or a $20 prize pot contribution.

A trail party at South Mountain Reservation offering looped 5K terrain and distances from Kids 1M to 50K. The course mixes carriage roads and technical singletrack and features an aid station at the start finish and a charity partner.

A late November 2026 community 5k at Killens Pond State Park offering a 5k run walk and a competitive walking 5k with chip timing, age group awards, long sleeve shirts, and a post race refreshment selection.

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.

A looped ultramarathon in Prospect Park, Brooklyn offering 50 mile and 50 kilometer options. The course uses 3.33 mile loops and includes on course hydration and a potluck style aid station.

A loop-based trail event at Holmdel Park offering 50 km-ish, a Halfish option, and single laps on a varied, mostly off-road course with RFID lap timing and proceeds benefiting MissionCleanWater.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A winter trail party on a 5K loop offering 5K, 3 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour rucking divisions, with proceeds benefiting the South Mountain Conservancy. The course mixes carriage roads and technical singletrack with about 300 feet gain per loo..

Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.

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.