Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2025-2026

Celebrate Valentine's Day in a cozy onesie at the Squatchy Onesiefest 5K in Mahwah Feb 14. Enjoy a flat scenic trail loop around Scarlet Oak Pond with a fun run option, handcrafted finisher medal and a limited field for a festive race vibe.

Febapple Frozen invites you to a winter trail challenge at South Mountain Reservation on Feb 21, 2026, with 10 mile loops and distances from 10 miles to 50 miles. Aid stations, official timing, event swag and awards for top finishers add ra..

Enjoy rugged woodland trails at the Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run & Hike in Lake Hopatcong, NJ on March 1, 2026. Choose a 5 mile or 10 mile route through the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation for a true trail challenge in any weather.

Squatchapple in West Orange, NJ on March 7, 2026 offers 11, 20, 50K and 50 mile trail races over three scenic loops in South Mountain. Expect rugged singletrack, big climbs, handcrafted wood finisher medals and a fun trail festival vibe.

Tackle Mount Tammany 10, a scenic but rugged nearly 40 mile ultra of ten relentless loops in the Delaware Water Gap on March 21, 2026. Expect steep technical trails, big elevation gain, waterfalls and sweeping summit views.

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.

Join the Morris County Empanada Trail on March 29 in Morris Plains NJ with 5K and 10K runs over scenic mixed terrain. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and an empanada with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Find your pace at the Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races in April at South Mountain Reservation, NJ, with options from a single 3K loop to 6 Hour timed runs. Enjoy a scenic 1.88 mile loop of single track, pavement and fire road.

Run a scenic 5K across farm trails at Screamin' Hill Brewery, then celebrate with craft beer, live music and food trucks. Walkers and all ages are welcome in this fun community race with free photos and a custom tech shirt.

Wawayanda Trail Fest in Hewitt New Jersey offers distances from a half marathon to a 100K through rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and winding single track. Aid stations and on site camping make for a friendly, challenging trail weekend.

The Xterra New Jersey will take place in Vernon Township from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Trails To the Sky at Voorhees State Park features a scenic, looped 50k UTMB Index race and a rolling 10k. Expect big climbs, aid stations, on course support and custom medals for all finishers.

C'mon Armageddon brings technical trail running to Norvin Green Park in West Milford, NJ with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile routes through boulder fields, river crossings and steep climbs. Expect rugged singletrack and a raw mountain challenge.

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.

Take on the Interstate 17 Trail Run, a 17 mile looped trail race at State Line Lookout with serious elevation and rugged technical terrain. Rocky scrambles, waterfalls and required loop check ins make this a scenic tough challenge.

Tackle technical trails at Stokes State Forest with options from a 5K to a challenging 17 mile loop, plus ruck divisions for 10K. Finishers earn a handcrafted wooden medal and unique swag.

Three days of trail racing and community at Wawayanda State Park, with distances from 100 mile to a kids mile. Friday panels and a trail film, free camping, and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail supporting mental health.