Trail Running calendar near South Orange 2026-2027

A two-race event at Birchwood Lake in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey on April 25, 2026 featuring a scenic mostly flat loop through woods and around lakes. Events are open to men and women age 30 and over.

A USATF-sanctioned ultramarathon around scenic Lake Waramaug in Kent, Connecticut on April 26, 2026, offering 100K, 50 mile and 50K options on paved, rolling loops with four aid stations and finisher awards.

Leatherman's Loop is a 10k trail race at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026. Entry is by lottery and the race is USATF sanctioned; registration includes the park entry fee.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly Tuesday night 5K in Parsippany with chip timing and after race refreshments. Open to all ages and abilities, walkers welcome and affordable single night or full series pricing.

An ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park featuring an initial flat lap plus ten cross country loops, stocked aid stations, drop bag access, and finisher awards including a medal, singlet, meal and post race beer.

The first annual LHT 5K in Pennington, NJ supports the Lawrence Hopewell Trail with a course along the trail past two lakes and the Hunt House. Events include a 5K and a fun run, with a post race celebration and awards.

A fundraising trail event in the Shawangunk Mountains on May 2, 2026 offering a 50 mile Ultra Marathon, a 26.2 mile Trail Marathon and two to four person relays. Proceeds support Mohonk Preserve conservation, education and stewardship.

Trail races at Bear Mountain State Park near New York City on May 2, 2026, featuring 10K, half marathon and 50K options across singletrack with rocky, rooted, and forested sections offering occasional views.

A technical trail event near Beacon, NY on May 3, 2026 offering half and full courses with steep exposed climbs, significant elevation gain, aid stations, limited on-site camping, and a participant shirt and finisher item.

Green Traill 5K on May 3, 2026 in Easton, PA features a 5K run, a 2 mile walk and a free kids fun run for ages 1 to 10. The volunteer organized event donates all proceeds to Friends of Historic Easton Cemetery.

The The Blue 2 Blue Challenge will take place in Woodbridge on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

The XC Summer Series will take place in Parsippany-Troy Hills on Tuesday 5 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

An urban ultramarathon in Pennypack Park, Philadelphia with looped figure eight trails of 25K, 50K and 50 miles on mostly single track and shaded paths, plus unique German themed awards.

A community trail event on May 9, 2026 in Orangeburg NY offering looped courses of 3.75, 7.5, and 11.25 miles to support Rex Runs Kindly and NAMI of Rockland, with aid stations and participant T shirt and medal.

A trail event at Voorhees State Park on May 16, 2026, offering a five-lap **50k** with about 4,500 ft of gain and a **10k** with about 900 ft. On-course aid, marked turns, race day registration, and finisher medals are provided.

A spring trail event at Muscoot Farm featuring a *5 mile* race plus two kids races by age group; participants receive Farm Bucks for the farmers market and shirts are available by pre-order. Service dogs only; no other dogs permitted.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park offering 50K, 10 Miler and 5 Miler routes over boulder fields and river crossings. The 50K requires specific gear and has multiple aid stations and course maps via GAIA GPS.

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville winds along the base of the Shawangunks and a scenic stretch on the Rail Trail. Finish in Aroma Thyme Bistro's garden with beer, wine and food while supporting food pantries and youth scholarships.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Run or walk the Never Stop Running Foundation Long Island Lemonade Trail 5K on May 23, 2026 at Blydenburgh County Park, with an in person or virtual option. Free Kiddie Dash and proceeds benefit the foundation.