Trail Running calendar near Scotch Plains 2026-2027

A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds featuring a certified 1.000 mile loop, multiple timed race durations, certified marathon and 50K options, on-course timing display, aid station kitchen, camping and RV faci..

Run the Forgotten Forest 9-Hour Ultra on a challenging 2.2-mile loop trail in Roosevelt Forest. This event is a perfect training ground for longer ultras, welcoming runners and hikers of all paces. With a small field of just 50 participants..

Trail races at Voorhees State Park include a 50k (five laps) and a 10k, with roughly 4,500 ft and 900 ft of elevation gain. The course is marked, has aid stations, onsite amenities, and race day registration.

Trail races in South Mountain Reservation on May 16, 2026 offering distances from a 1.15 mile kids race up to 50 miles and 50 kilometers. Forested east and west loops feature gravel roads, single track, aid stations and chip timing.

Experience a scenic trail run through the meadows and forests of Muscoot Farm. Choose from the 5 mile course or youth races and receive vouchers to spend at the local farmers market.

Technical trail races in Norvin Green State Park featuring boulder fields, river crossings and mountain views. Distances include a 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler; the 50K has mandatory gear and multiple cupless aid stations.

A community 5K in Ellenville on May 17, 2026 that starts and finishes at Aroma Thyme Bistro, follows the base of the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail, and finishes with a garden gathering; proceeds benefit local food..

Trail marathon and 15-mile trail race at Bethpage State Park on May 17, 2026. Registration opens Feb 23 and a portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A four mile cross country race in Riverdale and Van Cortlandt Park with an informal kids fun run, finisher hat, awards for top finishers and masters, and post race refreshments; proceeds benefit the FDNY Foundation.

Experience a refreshing spring trail run or walk through the scenic paths of Blydenburgh County Park. Enjoy a 5K course featuring dirt roads and wooded trails followed by delicious refreshments and professional finish line photos.

A four mile road and trail race in Forest Park with start and finish at Victory Field track. The event is limited to 500 entrants, includes chip timing, technical shirts for pre-registrants, finisher medals, cash awards and age group trophi..

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

Six 5K cross country races take place at Van Cortlandt Park from May 28 to July 30, 2026, on the classic Tortoise and Hare course. The final three evenings include free half mile kids runs, weekly awards and post race raffles.

ENDURE Last Man Standing in Bethpage State Park asks runners to repeat a fixed 4.2 mile loop each hour; finish within the hour to continue. Laps continue with progressively shorter cutoffs until one runner remains or the event window ends.

Experience a 5K cross country run or walk through the mowed trails of Peach Hill Park. Reach the highest point in Poughkeepsie for panoramic views and enjoy post race snacks and awards.

Rise of the Obstacles in Wallkill, NY on May 30-31, 2026 features adult and kids obstacle races from a 100 meter sprint to a 2 km multi-lap course, plus a Teddy Bear Crawl nonprofit and a 3D printing fundraiser for youth programs.

Trail race at Tatum Park in Middletown Township, NJ on a repeatable 4.75 mile loop. Distances include 1 lap, 30 km and 50 km and proceeds support MissionCleanWater clean water programs.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

Half and full marathons on a shaded paved bike trail along Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia. Aid stations, disposable chip timing, finisher medals and a Bavarian themed post race party with snacks and nonalcoholic beer included.