Trail Running calendar near South Orange 2026-2027

A reborn six day track ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park offering timed events from six hours up to 144 hours.

A 5K trail run and walk at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY on mixed surfaces through park trails. The event supports Last Chance Animal Rescue and includes onsite hydration, restrooms, same day results and photos.

A trail marathon and half marathon in Wissahickon Valley Park on April 10, 2027, featuring technical single track trails and significant climbing. The event includes race day bib pickup, live accordion music and a post race pizza party.

Trail races and a team ultra relay on private singletrack at Forever Farm near Mertztown, PA, with stocked aid stations, camping, and cash prizes for relays.

Shore2Shore in East Islip, NY on April 17, 2027 follows the Greenbelt from north shore to south shore and offers 50K and 25K distances.

Two days of mountain obstacle racing at Mountain Creek Resort featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across steep terrain.

Women and non-binary runners take on 5K, 10K, or a timed 4 hour loop on the trails around Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, CT.

A mountain trail run in Ellenville, NY on April 24, 2027 offering a 25K (about 17 miles) and a 10 mile course across technical singletrack, cliffs and carriage roads, with aid stations and support for land conservation charity Run Wild, Inc..

A mountain trail event in the Shawangunk Ridge near Ellenville offering a 25K (closer to 17 miles) and a 10 Miler on technical singletrack and carriage roads, with significant climbing, marked courses, two aid stations, and proceeds support..

Off-road triathlon, paddle tri, duathlon, mountain bike races and trail runs at Stokes State Forest with USAT-sanctioned multisport formats and world-series trail qualifiers.

A spring 10K trail race in Cross River NY on April 25 2027, organized by Leatherman's Loop Races. Entry is by lottery with registration Jan 8 to Jan 11 2027 and the $58 fee includes the park entry.

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.

A 50 mile ultra, a 26.2 mile trail marathon, and relay options on the Shawangunk Ridge to raise funds for Mohonk Preserve.

Dirty German in Pennypack Park features 25K, 50K and 50 Mile looped races on runnable trail with varied surfaces, German food and live music in a festival style finish area.

A technical trail event near Beacon, NY offering a roughly 14.5 mile half and a 26.5 mile full with large elevation gain, exposed climbs, staffed aid stations, post race food, a shirt and a finisher item.

A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a certified 1-mile loop, options from 6 to 144 hours plus Marathon and 50K, night lighting, central aid station, camping and electronic lap timing.

A nine hour timed trail ultra on a 2.2 mile loop through Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT. Entry is limited to 50 participants and awards go to the runners with the most miles by the race end.

A 5K run/walk through Bethpage State Park featuring soft trails, live timing, free finish-line photos, and advance bib pickup at Orangetheory Fitness Farmingdale.

A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.

A community 5K in Ellenville starting and finishing at Aroma Thyme Bistro, with a course along the base of the Shawangunk Mountains and a stretch on the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Proceeds benefit local food pantries and youth scholarship..