Trail Running calendar near Packanack Lake 2026-2027

Frosty Squatchy on January 31, 2026 in West Orange NJ offers a 5K loop plus three- and six-hour timed trail events and a rucking division. Proceeds support the South Mountain Conservancy and the course mixes carriage roads with rocky single..

Hit the trails at the YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion at Mountain Creek on January 31, 2026. Ride the lift to the top for a scenic 5k or untimed last mile welcoming runners, walkers and first time snowshoers. Bring your own snowshoes.

A themed trail event at Ramapo Valley County Reservation with a flat, scenic 1.6 mile lollipop course. Options include a full 5K or a one-loop Fun Run and finishers receive handcrafted medals and aid station support.

A trail race at South Mountain Reservation on February 21, 2026 offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M on an approximately 10 mile loop with aid stations, electronic timing, event SWAG and top-three awards.

Run or hike scenic woodland trails at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in the Mahlon Winter Donut Run and Hike, with 5 or 10 mile options. All weather welcome and finishers receive a long sleeve shirt, medal and donuts.

A trail running event at South Mountain Reservation on March 7, 2026 offering five distances across three repeatable loops. The course features mixed surfaces, substantial elevation gain, handcrafted wood medals, and fundraising options for..

A self supported, roughly 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail from Newark through parks and reservations to South Mountain Reservation. The route passes Branch Brook Park, Verona Park and Eagle Rock with varied trail surfaces.

A paved trail event on March 7, 2026 in Thompson Park, Lincroft featuring a timed 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run; 100% of proceeds benefit Blood Cancer United.

Looney Leprechaun Trail Races takes place March 7, 2026 at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA. The event offers a 10K trail race and a 1/2 Marathon on park trails, with member discounts, age group awards and event shirts for early registrants.

Join the Never Stop Running Foundation 4 Leaf Clover 5K at Bethpage State Park, a scenic trail run starting on a grassy polo field. Family friendly with a kiddie fun run, virtual 5K and post race refreshments supporting the foundation.

A roughly 40-mile looped trail event in the Delaware Water Gap featuring 10 climbs and over 10,000 ft of ascent. The route starts and finishes at the Kittatinny Parking Lot Pavilion and repeats a Mt. Tammany ascent and descent ten times.

Terror of Tammany! on March 22, 2026 in Columbia, NJ is a rugged looped trail challenge with 30K (three 6.7 mile loops) and 50K+ (five loops). Expect technical climbs, a campground start and finish, strict time limits, and finisher awards.

A fully crewed, charity 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail across 18 parks in Essex County. Options include solo or 3 to 6 person relay with regular aid stations, shuttling, first aid and pre event prep resources.

Run Sleeping Giant State Park on scenic, challenging trails with 25K and 50K options. Tackle runnable miles, rocky singletrack and a steep scramble to sweeping views, while supporting the park through registration proceeds.

Join the Morris County Empanada Trail on March 29 in Morris Plains NJ with 5K and 10K runs over scenic mixed terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and an empanada with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Explore rugged North Jersey wilderness in The Fools Adventure, a 10 hour foot ROGAINE with over 100 checkpoints across scenic, rocky terrain. Test your map and compass skills as you navigate for the best route and enjoy big views.

A rugged, technical trail event in Van Cortlandt Park featuring a two-loop 10k and a Kids Fun Run, with portions of fees supporting local trail maintenance and youth programs.

Trail race at Harriman State Park near Bear Mountain, NY on April 4, 2026. Features a technical 10K with 1,400 ft gain and a half marathon with over 2,600 ft, plus a 10K rucking division and a six hour cutoff.

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.