Trail Running calendar near Lake Ariel 2025-2026

Tackle the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Rosendale NY for sweeping Hudson Valley views across cliffs, sky lakes and rocky ridgelines. Choose 70 Miler, 30 Miler or half marathon for a rugged, self supported navigation challenge.

Join the Camptown Races on September 12, 2026 for a lively 10k, new 5k, or 10k relay across a scenic road and technical trail course with roots, rocks, and a creek crossing. Perfect for solo runners and teams looking for a fun challenge.

Challenge rugged single track and a famous boulder field at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe PA. Choose from 100K, 50K or 18 mile options on a 50K loop with big climbs and scenic trails, and earn a finisher award.

Experience a three day trail running festival at Wawayanda State Park in mid September 2026 with races from a 1 mile kids run to a 100 mile ultra. Free camping and a partnership with Bigger Than The Trail support community and mental health..

Take on the Cat's Tail Trail Marathon in the Catskills on Sept 26, 2026, a 26 mile trail with nearly 7,000 feet of climbing and rugged, scenic terrain. Aid stations, race swag and proceeds support land conservation.

Test your trail skills at Big Bear SquaTCh South in Harriman State Park on October 18, 2026, with a rugged 13.1 mile loop or a steep 10K. Expect technical single loop routes with rocky climbs, roots and stunning forest scenery while support..

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.

Join the Fall Back at scenic Jacobsburg State Park with 5 Mile, 3H, or 6H on a roughly 5 mile single track and gravel loop run clockwise. Finishers earn a pin and top athletes receive sustainable medals.

Run the Vineyards Unionville offers scenic 5K and 8K trail runs through vineyards with chip timing. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a souvenir stemless wine glass and a post race pour for a festive finish.

Join FEAR Trail Fest 2026 for a scenic, technical 5 mile loop at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ with rocks, roots and about 600 feet of climbing. Registration opens May 31 2026 and is limited to 120 runners, hikers welcome.

Squatchy Leftovers is a looped trail run at South Mountain Reservation on Nov 28, 2026, with distances from a kids mile to a tough 50K over scenic singletrack and carriage roads. Expect rugged climbs, aid every lap, and a friendly community..

The Naked Nick is a low fee trail race at Blue Marsh Lake on December 13, 2026 with 25K and 50K on scenic single track and gravel that may be snowy or muddy. Finishers get mementos and chef prepared post race food.