Trail Running calendar near Middletown Township 2026-2027

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Experience a scenic race through the vineyards and country roads of Hammonton. Enjoy a flat course followed by a courtyard party featuring live music, wood fired pizza, and award winning wine.

On 10/10/2026 the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k at Gemstone Farm in Wilton CT features a timed trail 5k, an accessible stroller run, live music, food and access to the farm, with proceeds supporting The Prospector's mission.

Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.

Trail-based multi-distance races on the towpaths in Upper Black Eddy, PA, with aid stations, onsite tent camping, awards, and donations to local preservation groups.

A community 5K at Duke Island Park on October 10, 2026, run on a flat, paved trail alongside the Raritan River. Proceeds support Family & Community Services of Somerset County, which provides mental health and addiction services.

Experience a scenic 5K run on the historic carriage roads of Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Support trail maintenance while enjoying autumn views of Swan Lake and rolling pastures.

A single-loop trail half marathon through five parks in lower Westchester County, New Rochelle. Most of the course is on dirt and wooded trails and passes through areas with visible wildlife.

Scary Rat Race is a 4 mile off road trail run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Farmingdale, NJ on October 11, 2026, featuring hand held timing, a finisher gift, free registration, and event merchandise for sale.

A scenic **5K** trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park on October 11, 2026 with in-person and virtual options. Participants receive a race tee, on course hydration and age group recognition while proceeds benefit a local running foun..

Two measured trail races at Evansburg State Park on October 11, 2026, with **14K** and **6.5K** options, water stops, age-group awards, and a mostly flat, runnable course.

Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.

Experience Long Islands scenic Robert Moses Causeway in this multi day running event. Support local veterans while choosing between marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances with finisher medals for all participants.

A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.

A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.

HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.

The Livingston Oval Marathon will take place in Livingston on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

A technical trail event in Harriman State Park offering 13.1M and 10K on rugged singletrack with steep climbs, limited to 175 participants.

A Halloween themed event on Clinton Road in West Milford with a 1 mile Zombie Crawl plus 5k and 10k races, themed aid stations and a costume contest.

Trail and 5K races at Hillside Park on October 18, 2026, benefit a free mammography program. A kids fun run for ages 5 to 12 is included, with chili and vegetarian food and timing by Compuscore.