Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2024-2025

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..

The Livingston Oval Ultra is an exciting running event held in Livingston, NJ, featuring three race durations: 1 hour, 3 hours, and 6 hours. Participants aim to complete as many laps around a USATF-certified flat and fast oval course as possible within their chosen time limit. The event encourages c..

The Squatchapple Trail Race, taking place in West Orange, NJ, offers a variety of distances including 11 miles, 20 miles, 50K, and 50 miles, catering to runners and hikers of all ages and abilities. Set in the scenic South Mountain Reservation, participants will navigate a series of loops starting a..

The Mt. Tammany 10 is an ultra-running event set in the challenging terrain of the Delaware Water Gap, NJ. This grueling course spans nearly 40 miles, featuring 10 climbs and over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, making it a true test for seasoned ultrarunners. Participants will navigate a series of l..

XTERRA New Jersey is an exciting off-road event taking place in the picturesque Wawayanda State Park, known for its extensive trails and clear lake. Scheduled for April 26-27, 2025, this event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and offers a variety of races, including off-road triathlons, duathlons, a..

TPK Bad Decisions is an exciting 30-hour team race held in Andover, NJ, designed for four-person teams. This event combines elements of adventure racing and problem-solving, challenging participants with various tasks that require navigation, teamwork, and outdoor skills. Teams will face three types..

The Squatchy Surprise is an exciting endurance running event taking place at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. Participants will face unique challenges as their course choices are determined by drawing colored golf balls, with the option to select their own loop if they draw a black bal..

The Interstate 17 Trail Run in Closter, NJ, offers a challenging 17-mile course that showcases stunning views along the Hudson River. Participants navigate a rugged four-mile loop featuring steep descents, rocky scrambles, and scenic trails, with a total elevation change exceeding 5,000 feet. The ra..

The Thunder Chicken Squatch is an exciting trail running event taking place at Stokes State Forest in Branchville, NJ. Participants can choose between a 17-mile or a 10K course, designed for runners and hikers of all ages and abilities. The event honors military personnel by offering a 50% discount ..