Trail Running calendar near West Milford 2025-2026

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races on April 26, 2026 in Kent CT with 100K, 50 mile and 50K options around scenic Lake Waramaug. Flat rolling loops, four aid stations and finisher swag make this a rewarding spring ultra.

Enjoy a spring 10k trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026, winding through scenic park trails. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026, perfect for trail runners seeking a well organized challenge.

Join the VCP50k in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. It starts with a flat lap then ten cross country loops with rocks, roots and some climbing. Aid stations, drop bags, medal, singlet, hot meal and beer await finishers.

Join A Run to Remember on May 2 in Red Hook and run or walk scenic farm trails through meadows, orchards, and woods at Greig Farm. Honor loved ones, celebrate community spirit, and vie for cash prizes in the 5K and 10K races.

Take on Breakneck Point on May 3, 2026 in Beacon, NY with a rugged half or full ultramarathon featuring huge elevation and technical single track. Expect steep exposed climbs, aid stations, and a finisher shirt and memento.

Run or walk the fifth annual Green Traill 5K in Easton on May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery, a volunteer run raising funds for Friends of Historic Easton Cemetery. Enjoy a timed 5K, a 2 mile walk, kids fun run and post race refreshments.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a rugged 50K through New Haven trails, with about 6350 ft of climbing and technical rocky terrain including a summit at Mt Sanford. Expect a cutoff driven, no frills race for seasoned trail runners.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park invites runners to tackle a scenic, hilly trail course with a UTMB index 50k and a shorter 10k option. Expect rugged singletrack, observatory views, friendly aid stations, and custom finisher medals.

Run a scenic 5 mile trail at Muscoot Farm with kids races for ages 2 to 12 and a family friendly vibe. Finish with Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot Farmers Market and optional shirts available by advance order.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park NJ offering 50K, 10M and 5M routes over boulder fields, river crossings and rocky peaks with skyline views. Big climbs and technical terrain make it a true test.

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville offers a scenic course along the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Finish at Aroma Thyme Bistro for garden drinks and food while supporting local food pantries and youth scholarship..

Recharge your trail legs with a small group spring camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskills. Tackle technical scrambles and big climbs while getting on trail coaching and mental performance work to sharpen your skills and confidence.

The NSRF Long Island Lemonade Trail 5K will take place in Hauppauge on Saturday 23 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Tackle the Mine Hill Half Marathon, a scenic road race that climbs hard in the first half then rewards you with a fast mostly downhill return to Mine Hill Distillery in Roxbury. Finishers get a medal and a lively post race celebration.

IronHike Series Spring 26 takes place June 4 to 7 at Mohawk Mountain, CT, with solo and team endurance options from 15 to 152 miles. This non competitive FlexRelay invites crews to self manage pacing, rest and night trekking.

Run lakeside singletrack at Dickerson Mine Preserve on scenic mostly flat trails. Choose 21K half marathon, 10K or 5K, then enjoy Black River Barn with outdoor dining and beer on tap.

Run Pinky’s Rock n Rolla on July 11 in Richmond Hill NY: a rugged 4 mile trail through 100 year old pines and Queens longest oak forest. All finishers get medals, top three earn prizes, dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit Puppy Kitty NYCity.

Take on the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12, 2026 in Palmerton PA, with hilly singletrack that rewards adventurous runners. Stay for a Spartan weekend of obstacle races, team entries, and service member discounts.

Run the Ridge Reaper at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with 25K, 50K, and 50M courses through technical singletrack and scenic carriage roads. Big climbs, ridge views, and a cupless format so carry your own hydration.

Interstate 17 is a challenging 17 mile trail run on August 8, 2026 in Closter NJ that traces Hudson River viewpoints. Expect rugged technical singletrack, steep climbs and boulder scrambles across four loops with fully stocked aid stations.