Trail Running calendar near South Orange 2026-2027

A six-hour run and relay at Belmont Lake State Park honoring Fred von der Heydt with individual and team competition on a 1.50 mile loop and commemorative apparel.

A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.

A scenic 3.1-mile road and trail run through the New York Botanical Garden, featuring forest and garden views, post-run festivities, and an included All-Garden Pass.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of the NYRR Cross Country Series with youth and accessibility programs.

Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.

A 30-hour trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT with 2.5-mile loops, buckles at 100 miles, and a 50 participant field limit.

Trail-based five mile race and two mile fun walk at Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA on October 3, 2026. Proceeds support summer camping programs and scholarships, with a pancake breakfast and awards for overall and age groups.

A six week 5K cross country series in Monmouth County parks with team and age group scoring, series prizes and both pre registration and event day registration.

A community run and walk at Heebner Park supporting the Methacton Backpack Program. The event features a professionally timed 5K on a trail course and an untimed 1.5K kids run for ages 12 and under.

A 4-mile trail race through Irvington Woods on October 4, 2026, starting and finishing at the Irvington High School campus; rain or shine.

Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.

Trail half-marathon in Cold Spring NY on October 4, 2026 featuring 13.7 miles and 4,000 ft of gain through the Hudson Highlands; proceeds support NYNJTC.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on October 4, 2026 with live app tracking and on site awards.

A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.

A community trail day at McKaig Nature Center featuring a chip-timed 5K, a one-mile Monkey Rock Miler, a free kids race, a chili cook-off, event shirts for timely registrants, and awards across multiple age groups.

Trail run at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ with looped singletrack, fire road and paved sections, cupless aid stations, wooden finisher plaques and a post race party.

A tower run up the Empire State Building's 86 floors and 1,576 stairs in New York with multiple entry categories and specific registration windows.

Multi-day trail event in Rocky Point, NY on a 10.48 mile loop repeated for distances up to 150 miles, with two stocked aid stations and crew support.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

On 10/10/2026 the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k at Gemstone Farm in Wilton CT features a timed trail 5k, an accessible stroller run, live music, food and access to the farm, with proceeds supporting The Prospector's mission.