Trail Running calendar near Montclair 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY, on mixed terrain with dog friendly policies. Event proceeds support Last Chance Animal Rescue and online recognition is given for top age group finishers.

Trail marathon and half marathon through Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia. Courses are mostly single track with rolling hills and technical sections, with aid stations, manual timing, finisher medals and a post race music and pizza c..

A weekend obstacle course at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ on April 24–25, 2027, offering Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K, Ultra 50K and kids races, plus a Trifecta Weekend option and team entries.

A women-centered trail event at Lake Mohegan offering 5K, 10K, and a 4-hour loop on a 3.2 mile trail. The race is open to non-binary runners, follows a cupless aid policy, and includes finisher medals and post-race refreshments.

Two mountain trail races in the Shawangunk Ridge on April 24, 2027. The technical 25K and 10 mile routes feature cliffs, steep climbs, two aid stations, strong course markings, and a 150 participant cap.

A mountain trail festival near Ellenville NY offering a technical 25K (about 17 miles) and a 10 mile course, both limited to 150 entrants with a six hour cutoff. The routes feature steep climbs, rocky singletrack, and two stocked aid statio..

XTERRA New Jersey on April 24 and 25, 2027 brings trail runs, triathlon, duathlon, paddle tri and mountain bike races to Stokes State Forest, with World Tour and Trail Run World Series events and World Championship qualification slots.

A spring 10K trail race in Cross River NY on April 25 2027, organized by Leatherman's Loop Races. Entry is by lottery with registration Jan 8 to Jan 11 2027 and the $58 fee includes the park entry.

VCP 50K is a looped trail ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park on 01 May 2027. The 50K course starts with a flats lap then ten cross country loops, with stocked aid stations, drop bag access, finisher medal, singlet, meal and beer.

Camp Mountain Laurel offers a family color run plus a 5K trail run and 5K trail walk at Hamden/North Haven YMCA and New Haven YMCA Youth Center on May 8, 2027; registration opens Feb 19 and first 100 pre-registrants receive a giveaway.

A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a certified 1-mile loop, options from 6 to 144 hours plus Marathon and 50K, night lighting, central aid station, camping and electronic lap timing.

A nine hour timed trail ultra on a 2.2 mile loop through Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT. Entry is limited to 50 participants and awards go to the runners with the most miles by the race end.

A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.

A community 5K in Ellenville starting and finishing at Aroma Thyme Bistro, with a course along the base of the Shawangunk Mountains and a stretch on the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Proceeds benefit local food pantries and youth scholarship..

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park with a free kiddie dash, mixed surface course, finish line hydration and post race refreshments. Virtual participation is available and donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm on May 23, 2027 with two kids races on farm trails. The event is organized by Run the Farm Races and is sanctioned by USA Track and Field.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Bethel Woods in June 2027 featuring sprint, super and kids races across rolling terrain with obstacles, spectator access, team pricing and a service member discount.

A lake and summit event at Rockland Lake State Park combining a fully accessible 5K paved loop with a rugged 10K trail up Hook Mountain that gains about 1,300 ft and includes steep, rocky sections and one aid station.

Trail races at Dansbury Park feature timed 10K, a 5K race and a 5K walk with live results, finish line photos, age-group awards, and pool access after the event.

The Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon will take place in Cross River on Sunday 6 June 2027. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.