Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2024-2025

The Wild Goose Trail Festival, held at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, NJ, features a variety of running events including a 100-mile race, 100K, 50-mile, 50K, half marathon, 10K, and a kids' 1-mile run. Scheduled for September 21-22, 2024, the festival offers generous cut-off times, scenic trails, a..

The City Invincible Track Ultra is an exciting 12 and 24-hour running event held at a new track facility in Camden, NJ, featuring stunning views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and Philadelphia skyline. This USATF certified race offers a unique track venue experience, with a fully stocked aid station and..

The Lost Brook Trail Race, held in Tenafly, NJ, features a challenging course through the scenic Lost Brook Preserve, characterized by natural terrain, rocks, roots, and ancient boulders. Participants can choose between a 10-mile and a 5-mile race, both designed to be runnable while offering a fun e..

The NJ Trail Series One Day event features a variety of timed races, including 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6-hour options, as well as marathon and 50K distances, all held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The course is a certified flat loop of one mile, suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can e..

The Chimney Rock Trail Series 10k & 5k is a challenging trail running event held at Chimney Rock Park in Martinsville, NJ. The races feature rugged single-track courses with significant elevation changes, rocky terrain, stream crossings, and steep descents, making them suitable for experienced trail..

The Hainesport Endurance Run is a multi-day running event held at Hainesport Township Park in New Jersey, featuring various endurance challenges including 12-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour, and 100-mile races, as well as relay options. The course is a flat, paved loop, and all events are sanctioned by USA T..

C'mon Armageddon is a challenging trail running event held in West Milford, NJ, featuring two race options: a grueling 50K with nearly 7,000 feet of elevation gain and a 25K alternative with 2,500 feet. The course navigates through technical terrain, including boulder fields and river crossings, off..

BadgerPalooza is an ultra marathon event hosted by the Williamstown Badger at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ. Participants can choose from various race formats, including a 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour run, as well as relay options. The main challenge involves completing a 5K run at the top ..

Sunning at Sunfish Pond 50K+ is an exciting trail running event held at Worthington State Park in Columbia, NJ. Participants can choose between two challenging distances: a 30K and a 50K+, both featuring a 6.7-mile loop with approximately 1,750 feet of vertical ascent. The 30K is designed for newer ..

TPK Chasing Rabbits is an overnight Halloween-themed trail race held at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope, NJ. Participants can choose to complete as many 5-mile loops as possible within a 12-hour timeframe, navigating a course that features rugged single track and gravel service roads wit..

The WXT Ultra is a running event held in Washington Crossing Park, NJ, featuring two race distances: a 50K and a 25K+. The course includes scenic single-track trails, road sections, and a historic finish on the Continental Trail. The 50K route incorporates technical sections and beautiful trails, wh..

The HASHATHON Treacherous Trail Run is an annual 6-mile race held at Cheesequake State Park in Matawan, NJ. Celebrating its 44th year, this challenging trail run invites participants to navigate the rugged terrain while supporting local charities, including the Matawan/Aberdeen First Aid Squad and B..

The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter event features a variety of running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1M), all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. Participants will navigate a mix of fire roads, single track trails, and hills, with aid stations available approxima..

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race, taking place on November 30, 2024, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. This family-friendly event supports the non-profit Bigger Than The Trail, which provides cost-free therapy for indivi..

The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter event features a variety of running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1M), all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. Participants will navigate a mix of fire roads, single track trails, and hills, with aid stations available approxima..

The Frosty Looper 8-Hour is an exciting running event taking place at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. Participants will tackle a fast and flat 3.75-mile loop, offering stunning views of the Philadelphia skyline. This race is ideal for those looking to set personal records or complete their firs..

The NJ Trail Series SOMO Winter event features a variety of running distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1M), all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. Participants will navigate a mix of fire roads, single track trails, and hills, with aid stations available approxima..

The Frosty Fat Sass is an annual trail running and hiking event held in West Orange, NJ, designed for participants of all ages and skill levels. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, this event offers 5K, 3-hour, and 6-hour options, with proceeds benefiting the South Mountain Conservancy. The course featu..

The Squatchy Onesiefest 5K is a unique winter running event taking place at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah, NJ. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite onesies for a fun and memorable trail running experience. The course features a scenic "lollipop" loop that is beginner-fr..

The Winter Thaw Out Race is a series of four 5k trail runs held at Elephant Swamp Trail, designed to motivate participants during the colder months and kickstart the spring racing season. Registration for all four races offers a discount, and participants will be scored based on a point system, with..