Spring SOMO Timed Trail Race

South Orange, United States • 11 Apr 2026

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 loops (6K), or timed events lasting 1, 3, or 6 hours, making it suitable for training or longer trail challenges like marathons or 50Ks. The course runs clockwise starting near the dog park on Bear Lane, passing Crest Drive, Crest Trail, and the Red Trail before returning. The race offers a scenic and varied trail running experience in a natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6 Hour
3 km
3 Hour
1 km
1 Hour
6 km
2 Loops (6k)
1 Loop (3k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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