Trail Running calendar near Queens County 2026-2027

A trail running event at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offering 25K, 50K and 50M courses across wooded singletrack and carriage roads with runnable sections, ridge views, aid stations, and GPX course files.

Timed loop races at Tamaques Park in Westfield, NJ with 3 to 24 hour options on 0.8 mile loops, aid station support, and a fundraising refund option.

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.

A one day obstacle race and wellness festival in Long Island City on August 1, 2026 featuring a one block mystery course with 20 obstacles plus workouts and wellness activities.

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 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

Trail party at Stokes State Forest on Aug 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and 17M on technical singletrack and a 175-person cap.

A forested 5K on August 9, 2026 at Bridgewater Town Park featuring new trails, modest hills, participation gifts, and prizes for top finishers.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

Two-person cross-country relay and a 6K at RVA Fields in Boonton with team categories, on-grass course, and pizza and cold drinks on site.

An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.

Trail races in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring NY offering 50K, 25K and 5.5 mile options with on-course aid and a post-race meal.

On August 23, 2026 Raptor Ridge stages a 6.5 mile trail race at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco, New York. The event starts and finishes at the Fox Lane High School campus, dogs are not allowed and non perishable food donations are co..

A 50K trail race in Forest Park Queens featuring 12 laps of a 2.5 mile loop with about 300 feet of climb per lap and a published 8 hour cutoff.

A USATF-NJ Open and Masters cross country championship over a 5K course at Natirar Park in Peapack Gladstone on August 30, 2026. Registration opens July 1, entry is $40 with a $5 USATF-NJ discount and no day of registration.

An outdoor day at Masker's Barn in Feltville combining self guided trail routes, a Trail Treasure Chase, and a five hour Barn party with BBQ, drinks, games, crafts and music.

Multi distance trail event at Horseshoe Bend Park with a two mile loop, central Base Camp, night markings, and handcrafted wood awards.

A family friendly, obstacle filled beach 5k in Stratford that raises funds for Sterling Community Center while supporting individual and team fundraising.

Trail races of 70 mile, 30 mile and half marathon distances along the rugged, largely unsupported Shawangunk Ridge near Rosendale NY.

City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.