Trail Running calendar near Mountain Lakes 2026-2027

Join the Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races on April 4, 2026 in South Orange, NJ for looped trail fun at South Mountain Reservation. Pick a one or two loop race or challenge yourself in one, three, or six hour timed events on a 1.88 mile loop.

A give or take five mile loop through Jacobsburg State Park with singletrack and gravel sections. Options include a 5 mile event or three hour and six hour timed efforts, and the event follows a zero carbon approach.

Run the Bunny Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park for a scenic start on the polo field and winding soft trails with a cross country feel. Family friendly with free kiddie run and virtual option, benefiting the Never Stop Running Foundation.

On April 11, 2026 the Philadelphia Trail Marathon runs in Wissahickon Valley Park with a 13.1 mile loop or a full marathon of two loops on mostly single track trails and notable elevation.

Join Last Chance's Run for the Rescue, a scenic 5K at Blydenburgh Park on April 11 with virtual entry through Apr 19. Bring leashed dogs, enjoy trails and refreshments, and support Last Chance Animal Rescue.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk through maintained natural trails at the Institute Woods 6K in Princeton on April 11, 2026. Choose a 6K or a relaxed 3K, enjoy post run refreshments and a race shirt for early registrants.

Run or walk the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River through scenic wooded trails and rolling hills, with 5k, 4k walk and a Kids Jay Dash on the track. A family friendly community event that finishes on the John Jay Contest Field.

A multi-distance trail running event at Forever Farm in Alburtis, PA on April 12, 2026, featuring private singletrack, significant elevation gain, fully stocked aid stations, post-race food and drink, and awards for finishers and relays.

A spring event at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center on April 12 2026 featuring a scenic 5K through farm and woodland and a 0.3 mile kids run past farm animals. Proceeds support the museum and nature center.

A trail running event at Forever Farm in Mertztown on April 12, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K, half and full marathons, and an ultra relay on private singletrack with aid stations, food and drink, finisher awards, and cash prizes for top relay te..

A community trail event in Irvington on April 12, 2026 featuring a 5k trail run and a 0.6 mile kids 1K for ages 10 and under, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Irvington Bulldog Booster Club.

A point to point trail event on the Long Island Greenbelt Trail with 50K and 25K options, fully stocked aid stations, required two hours of volunteer trail work, and a finish at Heckscher State Park with a shirt and finisher award.

Join the Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K at Screamin' Hill Brewery on April 18, 2026 for a chip timed cross country style run over groomed trails and short cut grass. Finishers earn a coaster medal and each entry includes a custom tech shirt plu..

Join the final Conquer The Trail Race on April 18 in Dobbs Ferry at Mercy University for a scenic 7.5k on the Croton Aqueduct Trail. Celebrate Mercy's 75th, snag a commemorative shirt, and support the Mav Market.

Celebrate Earth Day with a scenic trail run at Pennypack Trust featuring a family Story Stroll 1 mile plus 5K and 10K routes through rolling woods. Proceeds support preservation of over 950 acres and the day ends with snacks and prizes.

Join the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5K in New Paltz on April 19, 2026 for a chip timed run or walk. Enjoy a tee, cider pour, donut and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener for a festive post race celebration.

Join the 10K Run for the Osprey at Lacawac Sanctuary on Sunday April 19 2026, with a scenic 10K trail run and a family friendly 5K walk supporting sanctuary conservation. Expect wooded trails, osprey sightings, and awards for top finishers.

Squatchywaska Mountainfest in Ellenville NY on April 25, 2026 is a rugged trail test on the Shawangunk Ridge with a 25K and a 10 mile option over steep climbs and technical singletrack. Field capped at 150 and proceeds benefit Run Wild.

The Wawayanda Trail Fest will take place in Highland Lakes on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 13 and 100 kilometers.

A women’s-only trail running event at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield offering a runnable 5K loop, 10K, and a 4 hour looped challenge; the race includes finisher medals, top-3 awards, post-race refreshments, and a cupless sustainability policy.