Jungle Escape - Way Over Yonder Trail Run
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Jungle Escape - Way Over Yonder Trail Run
The event on October 18, 2026 takes place at Jungle Habitat in West Milford, NJ. The course mixes single track trails, some fire road and paved sections. The route includes notable descents and climbs and is USATF sanctioned.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon+ - 13.2 miles, two loops
- 10K+ - 6.6 miles, one loop, 600+ feet elevation gain
- 5K+ - 3.4 miles, one loop, 300 feet elevation gain
All finishers receive wooden finisher plaques. Age group medals are awarded to the top three men and women in specified age brackets for the Half Marathon and 10K; the 5K awards overall top three men and women. A post race party is planned for participants.
Aid is available at cupless stations; organizers provide GU gels or chews, water and GU or Skratch hydration drink. Runners are advised to carry a hydration pack or bottle and on-course nutrition. Half Marathon runners must complete the first lap within 1 hour 45 minutes to begin the second lap.
Parking is through the main park gate; New Jersey State Parks charges a $5 fee per car. Registered runners receive access to RideWithGPS course maps and are encouraged to preload the app or download a GPX file. Required gear notes include a charged cell phone, preloaded navigation app, hydration, at least 200 calories of nutrition and a whistle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
