Trail Running calendar near South Orange 2026-2027

Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.

A family-friendly 5K trail run and walk at Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026 with in-person and virtual options and a free kiddie dash.

Trail race at Tarrywile Park offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on a loop course with roughly 3K of elevation and technical single-track.

A multi-race event on November 15, 2026 featuring half marathon and marathon options along the D&L Trail, finishing in downtown Easton. The festival includes a USATF-certified marathon, relay divisions, and proceeds that support the D&L Cor..

A one day trail festival at Independence Park on November 15, 2026, offering multiple distance races, 3 hour and 6 hour lap events, and a 2 mile walk. Live music, food trucks, and local vendors support East Vincent Parks.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park on November 15, 2026, featuring youth programming, volunteer opportunities, live app tracking, and post-race awards.

A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.

Experience a magical 13.1 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Roosevelt Forest. Complete eight loops of a wooded course while supporting a children's book drive in this unique costume friendly event.

Regional cross-country meet in Holmdel, NJ on November 21, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth race. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race qualify for the Brooks XC Nationals in San Diego.

A *5 miles* lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free..

Start your Thanksgiving with a low key run at the Moorestown High School cross country course. Choose between a 5K and a one mile fun run with snacks and drinks available for all participants.

Inwood Hill Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk through Inwood Hill Park in New York City, offering live result updates, free finish line photos, awards for the top two men and women, and proceeds that support the Inwood Food Pantry.

A historic Schuylkill Navy road and cross country race covering 5 and 5/8 miles of hilly and grassy terrain along Kelly Drive and Belmont Plateau. Club eligibility, multiple age divisions, team scoring, posted results and an on site awards..

A ninth annual charity 5K in Roxbury, Connecticut on November 26, 2026, with a 3.1 mile out-and-back course near Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park. Proceeds support local ambulance and scholarship funds and a food pantry collection.

5K and half mile fun run at John J. Burns Park on November 26, 2026 supporting local charities with awards, shirts for early registrants, and post-race refreshments.

The Fifth Street Cross 100 will take place in Emmaus on Friday 27 November 2026. You can run between 10 and 100 kilometers.

A multi-distance trail party in West Orange, NJ using a 5K loop with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, aid station options, accessibility support, and charity fundraising.

Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.