Spring SOMO Timed Trail Race

South Orange, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races

The event is a loop timed trail race scheduled for April 4, 2026, at South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New Jersey. The race uses a loop that measures 1.88 miles, which is just over 3 kilometers. Multiple event options are offered on the same loop.

  • 1 Loop 1.88 miles (just over 3K)
  • 2 Loops approximately 6K
  • 1 Hour timed event
  • 3 Hour timed event
  • 6 Hour timed event

The course surface includes single track, pavement and fire road. The start location is on Bear Lane near the dog park at the South Mountain Reservation-Dog Park Parking Lot, 12 Bear Lane, South Orange NJ 07079. The loop is run in a clockwise direction and follows Crest Drive/Crest Trail, the Red Trail, and then returns on the Bear Lane Trail.

A course map and an elevation profile are provided by the organizer. The event is presented as a timed loop format, which allows competitors to complete one or more laps within the selected event option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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