Trail Running calendar near Bethpage 2025-2026

Explore rugged North Jersey wilderness in The Fools Adventure, a 10 hour foot ROGAINE with over 100 checkpoints across scenic, rocky terrain. Test your map and compass skills as you navigate for the best route and enjoy big views.

Tackle technical, rugged trails and steep climbs at Big Bear Squatch North in Bear Mountain NY on April 4, 2026. Choose a challenging 10K or a grueling half marathon, with proceeds supporting the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.

Join the Bunny Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park for a family friendly run starting on a grassy polo field and winding onto scenic soft trails. In person and virtual entries plus a free kiddie run support the Never Stop Running Foundation.

Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races in South Orange this April on a 1.88 mile loop offer one loop or 1, 3 and 6 hour timed options. Expect single track, pavement and fire road through scenic South Mountain Reservation.

Join Run for the Rescue on April 11, 2026 for a scenic 5K through Blydenburgh County Park with on site and virtual options. Tackle varied trails, enjoy post race refreshments, and support Last Chance Animal Rescue.

Run or walk the scenic Institute Woods 6K in Princeton on Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at Princeton Friends School. Field capped at 200 and registration opens December 6; enjoy trails, refreshments after the run, and T shirts for earl..

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a family friendly outing with a 5k, 4k Jay Walk and a 200 meter Kids Dash. Race on scenic wooded, hilly school trails and finish at the track.

Tackle wooded trails at the Farm & Forest All Terrain 5K and Hog Wild Kids Fun Run in Stamford, CT on April 12, 2026. Family friendly and community focused, this race raises funds for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

Run the scenic Shore2Shore trail event from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park on Apr 18, 2026, with 25K and 50K options along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail. Well stocked aid stations, shuttle service and a logo shirt make for a memora..

Join the Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K at Screamin' Hill Brewery on April 18, 2026 for a chip timed cross country style run over groomed trails and short cut grass. Finishers earn a coaster medal and each entry includes a custom tech shirt plu..

Join the final Conquer The Trail Race on April 18 in Dobbs Ferry for a scenic 7.5 km on the Croton Aqueduct Trail supporting Mercy University's Mav Market. Mostly flat trail with natural obstacles, raffles and shirts for early registrants.

Celebrate spring at the Brooklyn Cider House Spiked Apple 5K on April 19 in New Paltz, a scenic two lap run through vineyards and orchards. Enjoy a cider pour, fresh donut, finisher medal and commemorative shirt.

Wawayanda Trail Fest brings spring trail running to Wawayanda State Park NJ with rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and scenic single track. Distances include a new 100K plus 50 mile, 50K and half marathon, with aid stations and on site ca..

XTERRA New Jersey at Wawayanda State Park is a weekend off road race festival with trail runs, mountain and gravel biking, triathlons and a paddle triathlon. Camp lakeside and soak up live beach music between races.

Celebrate women and non binary runners at the Lake Mohegan Women’s Trail Race on April 25, 2026 with scenic trails around the lake. Pick a 5K, 10K or a 4 hour loop to challenge yourself and earn a finisher medal.

Run the 52nd Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Races on April 26, 2026 in Kent CT with 100K, 50 mile and 50K options around scenic Lake Waramaug. Flat rolling loops, four aid stations and finisher swag make this a rewarding spring ultra.

Enjoy a spring 10k trail race in Cross River, NY on April 26, 2026, winding through scenic park trails. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026, perfect for trail runners seeking a well organized challenge.

Join the VCP50k in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. It starts with a flat lap then ten cross country loops with rocks, roots and some climbing. Aid stations, drop bags, medal, singlet, hot meal and beer await finishers.

Take on Breakneck Point on May 3, 2026 in Beacon, NY with a rugged half or full ultramarathon featuring huge elevation and technical single track. Expect steep exposed climbs, aid stations, and a finisher shirt and memento.

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a rugged 50K through New Haven trails, with about 6350 ft of climbing and technical rocky terrain including a summit at Mt Sanford. Expect a cutoff driven, no frills race for seasoned trail runners.