Trail Running Calendar New Jersey 2026-2027

The Caldwell Cougar Chase 5K and 8K will take place in Woodland Park on Friday 25 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Run through scenic vineyards and country roads at the White Horse Winery. Enjoy a flat course for a 10K, 5K, or 1-mile walk, followed by a party with live music and wine. All participants receive a tech shirt and souvenir glass.

This Halloween-themed run on New Jersey's legendary Clinton Road offers a spooky adventure. Participants can choose from a Zombie Crawl, a 5k, or a 10k, all featuring zombie volunteers and a festive finish line celebration.

Get ready for an adventure on the trails at Parvin State Park. Choose between a classic half marathon or a choose-your-own-adventure 6-hour ultra on a mostly flat, fast loop. The event features a cupless, carry-in/carry-out format, emphasiz..

Explore the trails at Washington Crossing Park in New Jersey. The WXT Ultra offers 50K and 25K courses featuring scenic single-track and technical sections like Rock Hopper. Event proceeds support the local park association.

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of this event with an 8K or 5K trail run through Unionville Vineyards. Enjoy live music and a glass of wine at the post race reception in Ringoes.

Hit the trails at South Mountain Reservation for this winter running event. Choose from 5K, 10K, or half marathon distances on a looped course mixing fire roads and single track. Registration is flexible, with options for advance sign-up or..

The FEAR Trail Fest is a 5-mile trail race on the scenic Yellow Trail in New Jersey's Lewis Morris Park. With a runnable mix of rocks, roots, and climbs, it welcomes everyone from first-timers to veterans. The event focuses on sustainabilit..

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 5K trail run through the Autumn Lake Winery. This family friendly event features a scenic course of dirt, grass, and sand while supporting Lucky Paws Animal Assistance.

Experience a cross country Thanksgiving run at Vineland's Anthony Campanella Park. Open to all ages and paces, this event features awards for top finishers and supports the local public library.

Celebrate the holiday at the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk. This event offers a scenic course through Inwood Hill for participants of all abilities to enjoy a morning of fitness and community.

Experience a diverse 5K loop course at South Mountain Reservation featuring carriage trails and technical singletrack. Choose from distances ranging from a Kid's 1M to a 50K in this community focused trail event.

The Holmdel Classic is a December trail race in New Jersey's Holmdel Park, run on a challenging 4.65-mile loop. Participants can choose from three distances, with all proceeds supporting clean water projects worldwide. An eight-hour cutoff..

Experience an end of year endurance party at Cooper River Park. Run a flat 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and lake during this 8 hour timed event.

Join this unique mystery trail run in Edison featuring five mile and two mile options through wooded terrain. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with a secret start location and a post run social gathering for participants over 21.