Trail Running calendar near Union 2025-2026

Terror of Tammany! on March 22, 2026 in Columbia, NJ is a rugged looped trail challenge with 30K (three 6.7 mile loops) and 50K+ (five loops). Expect technical climbs, a campground start and finish, strict time limits, and finisher awards.

Run the Morris County Empanada Trail at Central Park in late March, choose a scenic 5K or 10K over mixed terrain and hills. Finishers get a long sleeve shirt, medal and an empanada with vegetarian options.

Run rugged trails at Big Bear Squatch North in Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and ruck divisions. Expect steep climbs, scrambling terrain and sweeping Hudson Valley and NYC skyline views.

The Long Run at Jacobsburg State Park is a scenic 5 mile loop with Spring Forward and Fall Back editions. Choose a 3 hour or 6 hour challenge and rack up laps on mixed single track and fast gravel; this cupless event is self supported.

Join the Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races at South Mountain for looped racing on a scenic 1.88 mile course of single track, pavement and fire road. Run a 3K or 6K or take on the 1 hour, 3 hour or 6 hour timed challenge.

Tackle technical single track and rolling hills in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Race benefits Houston Playground youth programs and rewards every finisher with a Philly themed medal.

Run rugged technical trails at Rockland Rad Run in Mertztown with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Enjoy scenic rolling terrain, Saturday off road mountain bike fun and free campsite options for a full weekend outdoors.

Run or stroll Matzah Miles on a scenic family friendly trail in Medford with a timed 5 km, one mile family walk and Kids 50 Yard Dash. Enjoy music and matzah treats while supporting inclusion through Open Hearts Open Doors.

Run the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a scenic 5k through wooded, hilly school trails and a family friendly 4k walk. Kids can sprint the 200 m Jay Dash on the track and celebrate a student built c..

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

Celebrate trail running at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race, welcoming women and non binary runners to scenic loops in Fairfield, CT. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop challenge and finish with medals, podium prizes and great community vib..

Take on Wawayanda Trail Fest at Wawayanda State Park, offering distances from half marathon to 100K. Run through rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and single track on a scenic 26 mile loop with friendly aid stations.

Leatherman's Loop is a scenic spring trail 10k in Cross River, NY, welcoming runners of all levels to enjoy winding park trails on April 26, 2026. Entry is by lottery and the fee includes park admission.

XTERRA New Jersey is an off-road multisport event held at the scenic Wawayanda State Park, featuring over 40 miles of trails and a clear lake. Part of the XTERRA World Tour, it offers a variety of races including trail runs (5K to 42K), gra..

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Join the 5th annual Green Traill 5K on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery for a spirited 5K, a community walk, and a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Organized entirely by volunteers, the event benefits Friends of Historic Easton Cem..

Run Breakneck Point in Beacon NY on May 3, 2026 with 14.5 mile and 26.5 mile options over technical trails and serious climbing for a rugged spring challenge. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and a finisher medal.

Run the Dirty German Endurance Fest in Philadelphia on May 9, a figure 8 ultra through shaded Pennypack Park with 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. Enjoy creekside trails, live accordion music at finish plus German prizes and finisher swag.

Run an epic multi day festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds with timed races from 6 to 144 hours plus separate marathon and 50K options on a certified one mile loop. Camping, lit night loops, hot food and showers keep you fueled while live..