Trail Running calendar near Scotch Plains 2026-2027

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

A forest trail 5K in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, CT on December 19, 2026, where participants may run, jog, hike, or walk in costume. Awards go to the three fastest men and women and all finishers receive a commemorative item.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

A timed loop event at Livingston Oval where runners cover as many laps as possible in one, three, six or twelve hours on a USATF certified flat course, with aid stations and awards for top male and female finishers.

A 5K trail run and free kiddie fun run at Bethpage State Park with a virtual option, a good luck clover shirt for participants, and post race refreshments including beer for those 21 and over.

A 5K trail run and free kiddie run at Bethpage State Park that starts on a polo field and moves onto soft, scenic trails. Virtual entries are accepted and donations support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

A weeklong track ultramarathon at Cooper River Park with events from 6 hours to 144 hours on a USATF-certified 399.519 m track, chip timing, catered meals, vegan-friendly aid, and awards for milestone distances.

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY with mixed trail surfaces, dog friendly rules, on site amenities, live results and proceeds supporting Last Chance Animal Rescue.

A mountain obstacle race weekend at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ offering Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra distances plus a Kids Race and spectator access.

A women only trail race at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield CT offering 5K, 10K and a 4 hour loop option. The event features finisher medals, podium awards, post race food and supports a local non profit.

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.

Trail runs in Middlesex County near Edison with a secret start, offered distances around 2 and 5 miles, a post-run social, and a requested canned food donation; registration fees are listed and volunteers receive event items.

A social trail event in Edison with a 5 mile trail run and a shorter group run, marked trails, potential trail hazards, volunteer perks, a post-run social for those over 21, and a canned food donation request.