Trail Running calendar near Wayne 2025-2026

Frosty Fat Sass is a family-friendly trail party in West Orange, New Jersey, held at the Turtleback Rock Picnic Area in the South Mountain Reservation. It offers a 5K loop and timed options of 3 hours or 6 hours, plus a new Rucking division with lightweight (15 lb) and heavyweight (30 lb) packs. The..

The Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run & Hike is a scenic trail running event held at Saffin's Pond in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 5-mile loop, a 10-mile course consisting of two loops, and a 13.1-mile hal..

The Febapple Frozen event is a trail running race held in South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, New Jersey. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, it offers multiple distance options including a 50-mile, 50-kilometer, 20-mile, and 10-mile race. All distances are based on a roughly 10-mile loop course sta..

Squatchapple is a West Orange, NJ trail race held in the South Mountain Reservation, starting and finishing at the Tulip Springs Trailhead on Cherry Lane. The Sassquad Trail Running event offers 11M, 20M, 50K, and 50M options built from three loops: 4M Turtleback, 5.5M Locust Grove, and 7M Mayapple...

Naked Bavarian is a budget-friendly ultra-trail race held at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pennsylvania. It offers two distances: 20 miles and 40 miles, with a no/low swag ethos that skips expensive shirts, medals, and entertainment in favor of a solid course, dependable aid, and medical support. The..

Livingston Oval Ultra takes place in Livingston, New Jersey, at the public Livingston Oval on Robert Harp Drive. On March 7, 2026, the 3rd annual event offers 12-hour, 6-hour, 3-hour and 1-hour options, with runners looping the Oval. The fast, flat course is USATF-certified (as of Aug 1, 2023) and i..

HAT Run 50k takes place in Havre de Grace, Maryland, offering a challenging 50-kilometer trail race. The course blends mostly single-track trail with open fields, dirt roads, and a stretch of paved road, featuring nearly 4,400 feet of total climbing. Runners start with a 3-mile loop, then complete t..

The Mt. Tammany 10 is a challenging ultramarathon held in Delaware Water Gap, NJ, featuring an almost 40-mile course with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners complete 10 grueling loops, each involving a climb to the summit of Mt.Tammany via the Red-Dot trail, a descent on the Blue-Blaze trai..

The Terror of Tammany is a challenging trail running event held at Worthington State Forest in Columbia, NJ. Featuring two distances, a 30K and a 50K+, the race consists of multiple loops of a 6.7-mile course with approximately 1,750 feet of vertical ascent per loop. The 30K covers three loops, cate..

The Genesee Valley Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, Maryland. It features a 2.5-mile trail loop through farm roads, grass fields, and some double track on private property. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race durations..

The Morris County Empanada Trail Run, held in Morris Plains, NJ, offers both 5K and 10K run/walk events on scenic trails within Central Park of Morris County. The course features mixed terrain including dirt, grass, gravel, and some hills, providing a varied and enjoyable trail running experience. P..

The Long Run is an ultra-style race organized by The Running Kind at Jacobsburg State Park. The course features a give-or-take five-mile loop that blends scenic single-track with flat, fast gravel sections and about 450 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners may complete a single loop or accumulat..

The Rockland Rad Run is a trail running event held at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. Set amidst the scenic Pennsylvania woods, the course offers a challenging experience through rolling, rugged terrain, ideal for trail running enthusiasts...

The Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races take place at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New Jersey. This event features a looped trail course of 1.88 miles (just over 3K) that includes single track, pavement, and fire road sections. Runners can choose from multiple race options: 1 loop (3K), 2 l..

Philadelphia Trail Marathon, held in Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, offers a marathon and half-marathon on trail terrain. The 13.1-mile course is largely single-track with rolling hills, rocks, and roots; the 26.2-mile route covers similar terrain with added elevation. The atmosphere refle..

The Matzah Miles 5k Trail Run and 1 Mile Family Walk is a festive event celebrating Passover, set to take place in Medford, NJ. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K trail run, a leisurely 1-mile family walk, or a fun 50-yard Kids Dash. The event features a pre-race warm-up, games for chi..

The Green Traill 5K is an annual running event held in Easton, Pennsylvania, specifically at the historic Easton Cemetery. Celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026, the event features a 5K run, a walk, and a kids fun run for children aged 10 and under. This unique race is notable for being the Lehigh..

The Dirty German Endurance Fest is an urban ultramarathon held within Philadelphia's Pennypack Park, a scenic area featuring trails along Pennypack Creek with diverse surfaces including soft dirt, sandy spots, single track, gravel, and some paved bike trail. The event offers 25K, 50K, and 50-mile di..

The Blue Mountain Trail Run takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, offering a scenic 10K trail race. This event features pristine singletrack trails located outside the usual ski boundaries, providing a unique running experience inaccessible to obstacle course racers. Part..

Loopy Looper is an endurance event held at Cooper River Park, Jack Curtis Stadium, Pennsauken, NJ. The race offers 12-hour, 24-hour, and 101.25-mile options, with the 101.25 mile distance defined as 27 laps of a 3.75-mile paved loop around the park. The course is flat and fast, touted as one of the..