Trail Running calendar near South Orange 2026-2027

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.

A 3 x 2 mile cross country relay at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY, marking the 47th running of the event. The program includes a youth division, a costume contest with prizes, post race refreshments and multiple age categories.

Trail event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation on March 1, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile routes over rugged woodland trails. Participants receive a long sleeved shirt, a medal, and donuts; hikers are welcome.

Squatchapple is a trail race at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ offering 11 miles, 20 miles, 50K and 50 miles across three marked loops. The event features one aid station at the trailhead and well marked ribboned loops.

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.

Looped hill races at Sunken Meadow State Park where the most distance in a three hour loop crowns the King and Queen, and a separate one hour event crowns the Prince and Princess.

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 looped trail ultra of almost 40 miles in the Delaware Water Gap, the MT. Tammany 10 features 10 climbs with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 10 hours, starting and finishing at the Kittatinny Parking Lot Pavilion.

The Terror of Tammany will take place in Columbia on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

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.

A tenth annual trail event in Spring City, PA on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 5K hike over dirt trails, gravel roads and short paved sections above French Creek. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships.

Trail 5K and 10K events in Central Park of Morris County on March 29, 2026, featuring mixed-terrain cross country courses. Entry includes a long-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, and an empanada with a vegetarian option.

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.

Mountain trail event at Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 offering a half marathon, a 10K and a 10K ruck. Rugged technical courses with substantial elevation gain and a capped field size.

Timed loop trail races at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on April 4, 2026. Options include a 1.88 mile loop, a 6K two loop option, and 1 hour, 3 hour and 6 hour timed events.

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.