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The Holmdel Classic

Name: The Holmdel Classic
Start: 2025-12-13
End: 2025-12-13
Location: Holmdel

Holmdel, United States • 13 Dec 2025

The Holmdel Classic is an end-of-year 50K trail race held in Holmdel Park, New Jersey, designed to challenge participants' mental and physical endurance. The course features seven loops totaling approximately 32.55 miles, with a mix of terrain and significant elevation gain. This event not only tests runners but also supports MissionCleanWater, a nonprofit focused on providing sustainable clean water solutions to underserved communities. Participants can enjoy a variety of refreshments at the aid station, and the race emphasizes community involvement and fundraising efforts. The Holmdel Classic promises a unique and rewarding experience for all involved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Holmdel

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50 km

4088 m+

50 Kmish

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Trail runs nearby

Saturday Feb 22

Febapple Frozen 50M

South Orange - 28 mi from Holmdel

The Febapple Frozen 50M, 50K, 20M, and 10M is a running event scheduled for February 22, 2025, in South Orange, New Jersey. Participants can choose from four distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, 20 miles, and 10 miles, all set within the scenic South Mountain Reservation. The race features a 10-mile..

Saturday Mar 8

Lenape Trail Run

Millburn - 26 mi from Holmdel

34 mi

The Lenape Trail Run is a self-supported running event covering approximately 34 miles along the historic Lenape Trail in New Jersey. Participants will meet at the Locust Grove trailhead and take a train to Newark, from where they will run back to their starting point. The trail features a diverse l..

Sat - Sun Mar 29-30

MCW Lenape Runventure

Millburn - 26 mi from Holmdel

36 mi

The MCW Lenape Runventure is a unique running event taking place over two days, featuring the 36-mile Lenape Trail in Millburn, NJ. Participants can join on either March 29 or March 30, 2025, with a mandatory fundraising goal of $1,000 to support clean water initiatives in Uganda. The event offers a..

Saturday Mar 29

Chimney Rock Trail Race

Martinsville - 26 mi from Holmdel

5 mi

The 16th Annual Chimney Rock 5-ish Miles Trail Race, organized by the Raritan Valley Road Runners, takes place at Chimney Rock Park in Martinsville, NJ. This challenging trail race features a single-track course that includes various terrains such as rocks, roots, hills, and stream crossings, making..

Saturday Apr 5

Institute Woods 6K

Princeton - 25 mi from Holmdel

6 km

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Saturday Apr 12

Spring SOMO Timed Trail Race

South Orange - 28 mi from Holmdel

...

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, 6K loop, and timed events lasting 1, 3, or 6 hours. The course features a mix of single track,..