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Name: Spring SOMO Timed Trail Race
Start: 2025-04-12
End: 2025-04-12
Location: South Orange

South Orange, United States • 12 Apr 2025

The Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races is a running event scheduled for April 12, 2025, at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, NJ. Participants can choose from various race formats, including a 3K loop, a 6K loop, and timed events lasting 1, 3, or 6 hours. The course features a mix of single track, pavement, and fire roads, making it suitable for both training and competitive runners. This event is ideal for those looking to enhance their trail running experience or prepare for longer races like marathons or 50Ks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey South Orange

Race information

Registration

6 hr

6 Hour

3 hr

3 Hour

1 hr

1 Hour

6 km

2 Loops (6k)

1 Loop (3k)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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