Trail Running calendar near Scotch Plains 2026-2027

A 10K trail race at Blue Mountain Ski Area on July 12, 2026, run on wooded singletrack with steep climbs. Part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend, the event uses gun timing, has a 3 hour finish cutoff, and registrations are open.

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..

Experience a midweek evening trail run through the diverse terrain of Bowdoin Park. This 5 mile race features a mix of grass and rocky trails with awards for top finishers and a food drive for the local pantry.

A running event at Charlestown Park offering a five person relay and a solo ultra challenge on a roughly 2.2 mile loop. Teams and solo runners compete to cover the greatest distance with cash awards for top finishers.

Test your endurance on the 15K Border Trail featuring rolling hills, woods, and water crossings. Support Eastern Pennsylvania cancer patients while enjoying scenic vistas and a community focused trail racing experience.

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 timed trail event at South Mountain Reservation on July 25, 2026, where runners draw colored golf balls to determine each loop; charitable proceeds support Bigger Than The Trail and aid stations will provide Skratch Hydration.

A looped mountain event on July 25, 2026 at Mount Tammany, New Jersey, featuring 3.5 mile loops with 1,220 ft gain per loop and two X Series divisions, including a Heavy division with escalating weight across loops.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

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..

Test your endurance at Cooper River Park on a fast and flat 3.75 mile paved loop. Choose from 12 hour, 24 hour, or 100 mile challenges with great views of Philly and full aid station support.

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

An evening trail event on a roughly 1.6 mile loop where runners repeat laps until they miss a shrinking cutoff. Distances can range from a single lap to 35 plus miles as the field naturally thins.

Timed loop events at Tamaques Park in Westfield NJ offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options. One loop is 0.8 miles and runners can choose pavement or gravel; 24 hour entrants follow extra night rules.

Honoring September 11 heroes, this arena climb at TD Bank Ballpark features a 2,200 foot track through stadium aisles. Join a timed stair challenge or a flat concourse walk to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

A community 5K and a 1 mile kids walk in Collegeville, PA on August 2, 2026, with an in person 5K and a virtual 5K option. All proceeds support animal rescue, adoption, and foster programs.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A trail running event at Stokes State Forest offering 17 mile, 10K, 10K Ruck and 5K options on technical singletrack. Military participants receive 50% off with code THUNDERCHICKEN.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

A muddy 5K with obstacles, slides and mud pits at DREAM Park in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. The event includes an after-party with music, food and beer, day-before packet pickup, and a Buy One & Give One donation program.