Trail Running calendar near Midtown Manhattan 2025-2026

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.

Run rugged trails at Big Bear Squatch North in Harriman State Park on April 4, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and ruck divisions. Expect steep climbs, scrambling terrain and sweeping Hudson Valley and NYC skyline views.

The Long Run at Jacobsburg State Park is a scenic 5 mile loop with Spring Forward and Fall Back editions. Choose a 3 hour or 6 hour challenge and rack up laps on mixed single track and fast gravel; this cupless event is self supported.

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.

Tackle technical single track and rolling hills in Wissahickon Valley Park with half and full marathon options. Race benefits Houston Playground youth programs and rewards every finisher with a Philly themed medal.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race in Cross River NY for a scenic hilly 5k, family friendly 4k walk and Kids Jay Dash on the track. Finish on the contest field, enjoy community built trails and snag a race shirt by registering early.

Run the Shore2Shore on April 18, 2026 in East Islip, NY, a scenic point to point along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park. Choose 25K or 50K with well stocked aid stations and finish swag.

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.

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.

Tackle rugged singletrack, cliffs and glacial ledges on the Shawangunk Ridge in this scenic mountain trail race offering 25K and 10 mile courses. Proceeds support Run Wild's campaign to protect Verkeerder Kill Falls.

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.

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 in Kent CT on April 26 2026 for scenic, mostly flat loops around the lake with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options. Expect stocked aid stations, finisher swag and lakeside views to inspire.

Tackle a scenic 10k trail at Leatherman's Loop in Cross River NY on April 26, 2026 for a lively, USATF sanctioned race through Reservation Road. Entry is by lottery with registration opening January 2, 2026 so mark your calendar.

Challenge yourself at VCP50k, a scenic but rugged 50k ultramarathon in the Bronx on May 2, 2026. Ten loops of classic cross country trail bring rocks, roots and rolling climbs with stocked aid stations, a custom finisher singlet and post ra..

Tackle rugged, technical single track with steep climbs and exposed sections at Breakneck Point in Beacon NY, choosing 14.5 mile or 26.4 mile distances with big elevation gain. Entry includes post race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt, and..

Join the 5th annual Green Traill 5K on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Easton Cemetery for a spirited 5K, a community walk, and a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Organized entirely by volunteers, the event benefits Friends of Historic Easton Cem..

Blue 2 Blue Challenge is a demanding 50K on May 3, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut, across rugged blue blazed trails with steep, technical climbs. Entry is by waitlist and requires a recent qualifying trail 50K, so come prepared.

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.