Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

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.

Thunder Chicken Squatch invites trail runners and hikers to tackle technical rock and root trails at Stokes State Forest in Branchville NJ on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Choose 5K, 10K with a ruck division, or a 17 mile loop with aid stations a..

Celebrate Labor Day with a scenic 5K through William Heritage Winery vineyards, plus family friendly 1 mile and kids races. Enjoy live music, food trucks and a souvenir wine glass while supporting the HEADstrong Foundation.

FallApple invites runners to scenic trail and road courses through South Mountain Reservation in South Orange on September 12, 2026. Choose distances from 5K to 50 miles and enjoy runnable September trails with aid stations.

Experience a three day trail running festival at Wawayanda State Park in mid September 2026 with races from a 1 mile kids run to a 100 mile ultra. Free camping and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail support community and mental health..

Run the Vineyards at White Horse Winery features 10K, 5K and 1 mile on a flat scenic vineyard course supporting the HEADstrong Foundation. Enjoy a tech tee, souvenir wine glass, live music, wood fired pizza and a glass of wine.

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.

Run the Vineyards Unionville offers scenic 5K and 8K trail runs through vineyards with chip timing. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a souvenir stemless wine glass and a post race pour for a festive finish.

Join FEAR Trail Fest 2026 for a scenic, technical 5 mile loop at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ with rocks, roots and about 600 feet of climbing. Registration opens May 31 2026 and is limited to 120 runners, hikers welcome.

Join the Williamstown Turkey Trot, a festive 5K trail run at Autumn Lake Winery on November 26, 2026, ideal for families. Scenic trails welcome strollers and leashed dogs, with timed results and proceeds benefiting Lucky Paws Animal Assista..

Squatchy Leftovers is a looped trail run at South Mountain Reservation on Nov 28, 2026, with distances from a kids mile to a tough 50K over scenic singletrack and carriage roads. Expect rugged climbs, aid every lap, and a friendly community..