Trail Running calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

An age-group graded 5.5-mile trail race at Frances Slocum State Park on October 25, 2026, run mainly on grass and earth. Pre-registration is required; the entry fee is $10 and online registration closes October 23.

The inaugural Barnyard Squatch 5K is a hilly trail race across The Barnyard Sanctuary's nearly 200-acre property in Blairstown, NJ, with over 500 feet of climbing and a route past rescued farm animals. All donations go to the sanctuary.

A charity trail event at Gifford Pinchot State Park featuring a 5k run and a 3.5k walk with dog-focused awards, proceeds supporting canine cancer research, and a free children's dash for ages 10 and under.

Experience an off-road race weekend at Yeager’s Farm & Market featuring 4 and 10 mile trail runs. Enjoy a local atmosphere with post-race beer and bagels and earn a unique long sleeve tech shirt.

A trail 8K and 5K at Unionville Vineyards on November 8, 2026 with chip timing, live results, onsite music, post race wine, and awards. Walkers and children are welcome and the event includes water stations and post race amenities.

A timed trail event at Jacobsburg State Park on a roughly 5 mile loop of single track and gravel. The Fall Back edition runs the course in reverse and offers 5 mile, three-hour, and six-hour formats.

A trail and gravel running event in Wissahickon Valley Park offering 10 km, 10 mile and half marathon options with chip timing, aid stations, limited field size, and a post-race party with live music and warm food.

A community 5K and 1 mile walk on November 8, 2026 at Central Park of Morris County supporting Family Promise of Morris County, with in-person and virtual 5K options and age-group awards.

A charity trail event at Hillside Park on November 8, 2026, offering 10 km and 5 km races to benefit a free digital mammography program, with race timing, age-group medals and participant T-shirts.

The 46th HASHATHON 6-Mile Treacherous Trail Run takes place at Cheesequake State Park on November 8, 2026, featuring a single 6-mile trail race, same-day bib and shirt pickup, post-race beer and pizza, and awards with charity proceeds.

Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.

A one day trail festival at Independence Park on November 15, 2026, offering multiple distance races, 3 hour and 6 hour lap events, and a 2 mile walk. Live music, food trucks, and local vendors support East Vincent Parks.

Regional cross country meet in Holmdel on November 21, 2026 featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth race, with a standard entry fee of $45 and a team discount for groups of ten or more.

A *5 miles* lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free..

A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ on Thanksgiving morning with dirt, grass, and sand underfoot. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, free entry for kids 14 and under, and a portion of proceeds support Lucky..

A cross country style 3 miles race at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ, welcoming runners and walkers of varying ages. Awards for top overall finishers and multiple age groups; online registration with several payment options.

A historic Schuylkill Navy road and cross country race covering 5 and 5/8 miles of hilly and grassy terrain along Kelly Drive and Belmont Plateau. Club eligibility, multiple age divisions, team scoring, posted results and an on site awards..

FSX Black Friday 100 is a one-day ride and run on the Fifth Street Cross course in Emmaus, offering distances from 10k to 100 miles plus relay and mixed run and ride options. Entry is $25 plus a 6-pack or a $20 prize pot contribution.

A trail party on November 28, 2026 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, featuring 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K and a Kids 1M on a 5K loop. The course mixes carriage roads and technical singletrack and supports Bigger Than The Trail.

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.