Trail Running calendar near Lackawaxen 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.

Join the flat 19th Annual Susquehanna Warrior Trail 5K on April 4, 2026 in Shickshinny PA along a scenic river trail, perfect for runners and walkers. Register early for a souvenir T shirt, awards, lunch and photos with the Easter Bunny.

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.

Run rugged technical trails at Rockland Rad Run in Mertztown with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Enjoy scenic rolling terrain, Saturday off road mountain bike fun and free campsite options for a full weekend outdoors.

Join the John Jay Community Trail Race on April 12, 2026 in Cross River NY for a hilly 5k through wooded trails, a 4k community walk and a 200 m Kids Jay Dash on the track. First preregistered entries earn event shirts.

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.

Take on Wawayanda Trail Fest at Wawayanda State Park, offering distances from half marathon to 100K. Run through rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges and single track on a scenic 26 mile loop with friendly aid stations.

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.

XTERRA New Jersey at Wawayanda State Park on May 2 to 3, 2026 brings lake swims, rugged trails and singletrack for off road triathlon, trail runs and mountain and gravel bike races. Pick a distance from short fun runs to a full distance tri..

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..

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..

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..

Tackle rugged trails and big climbs at the Miller Mountain Trail Challenge in Tunkhannock, PA. Choose from a challenging 25k or a shorter 5 mile course and soak in scenic mountain views while testing your trail legs.

Run a looped, lit course at the Sussex County Fairgrounds during a weeklong festival offering distances from marathon and 50K to multi hour timed events. Enjoy aid stations, camping and showers plus a live lap display and buckle awards.

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.

Join the inaugural Loop the Lemur at Ross Park Zoo with 6 hour, 2 hour, and 1 hour events plus a kids fun run around a scenic 0.8 mile loop. Finishers get custom shirts and medals and proceeds support lemur conservation.

C'mon Armageddon brings technical trail running to Norvin Green Park in West Milford, NJ with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile routes through boulder fields, river crossings and steep climbs. Expect rugged singletrack and a raw mountain challenge.

Run The Farm is a scenic 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm with fun kids races for younger runners. Finishers receive Farm Bucks to spend at the Muscoot farmers market and event shirts are available while sizes last.