Trail Running calendar near Mertztown 2026-2027

A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.

Regional cross-country meet in Holmdel, NJ on November 21, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth race. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race qualify for the Brooks XC Nationals in San Diego.

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..

Start your Thanksgiving with a low key run at the Moorestown High School cross country course. Choose between a 5K and a one mile fun run with snacks and drinks available for all participants.

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..

The Fifth Street Cross 100 will take place in Emmaus on Friday 27 November 2026. You can run between 10 and 100 kilometers.

A November trail party at South Mountain Reservation offering looped distances from a Kids 1M to a 50K, varied carriage roads and singletrack, on-course aid at the start/finish, adaptive support, and a charity partnership with Bigger Than T..

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.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.

A novelty one mile event on December 6, 2026 in West Orange, NJ combining four cycles of drinking eight ounces of egg nog while stationary then completing a quarter mile loop. Dairy and Non-Dairy divisions are offered.

Celebrate the holidays with a scenic run through the historic Shawnee Inn golf course and wooded trails. Enjoy live music and a complimentary craft beer at the ShawneeCraft Brewery finish line.

A December trail ultra in Holmdel Park, New Jersey using a just over 4.5 mile loop repeated for Halfish and 50 kmish distances. The event supports MissionCleanWater and uses RFID lap timing with an aid station at the start and finish.

Trail races at Governor Dick Park in Mt. Gretna on December 12, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding trail and park improvements.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

An 11K trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 featuring technical terrain, two aid stations, on site EMS, awards and variable winter conditions.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.