Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

Timed loop ultramarathon at Tamaques Park with 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 hour options on 0.8-mile loops, pavement or gravel. Aid station, crew access, and a fundraising option that can earn a full refund while supporting MissionCleanWater.

Honoring September 11 heroes, this arena climb at TD Bank Ballpark features a 2,200 foot track through stadium aisles. Join a timed stair challenge or a flat concourse walk to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.

A trail event at Stokes State Forest offering 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck (15 lb and 30 lb) and a 17 mile loop. Technical, rocky courses with aid stations, a six hour cut-off, youth discounts, and handcrafted wooden medals.

Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.

A muddy 5K with obstacles, slides and mud pits at DREAM Park in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. The event includes an after-party with music, food and beer, day-before packet pickup, and a Buy One & Give One donation program.

Barn B Q Trail Festival on Saturday 9/5/2026 at Masker's Barn pairs a trail run or hike with a five hour barn party featuring BBQ, drinks, music and games. Ticket options cover adults, designated drivers, and children.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile walk. Enjoy live music and vineyard views while participating in chip timed races for all ages in Mullica Hill.

A camp-style trail ultra on a two-mile loop at Horseshoe Bend Park near Frenchtown, NJ, with frequent returns to a central Base Camp, night markings, varied aid station food, and unique wooden finisher awards.

An urban obstacle race on the Jersey City waterfront on September 12, 2026. The event features a fast 3 mile course with 20 plus city-style obstacles, chip timing, new finisher medals, awards, and free race photos.

Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.

A weekend trail festival at Wawayanda State Park offering races from a 1 mile kids run to a supported 100 mile event with a 36 hour cutoff, camping, panels, aid stations and nonprofit partnerships for community support.

Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.

Goliathon XXIV is a nonprofit Ninja Warrior style 3.5 mile obstacle event at Gloucester County Fairgrounds in Mullica Hill NJ. It features 12 obstacles with three selectable tiers and raises funds for clean water projects.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Experience a scenic race through the vineyards and country roads of Hammonton. Enjoy a flat course followed by a courtyard party featuring live music, wood fired pizza, and award winning wine.

A four mile off road trail run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Farmingdale, New Jersey on October 11, 2026. Hand held timing, a free drink ticket and a finisher gift are included; shirts and other merchandise cost extra.

Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.

A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.

A Halloween themed event on Clinton Road in West Milford, NJ offering a 1 mile Zombie Crawl plus 5k and 10k races. The course features zombie volunteers, themed aid stations, and a finish line festival with awards and a costume contest.