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Trail Night NJ

Name: Trail Night NJ
Start: 2026-07-08
End: 2026-07-08
Location: South Orange

South Orange, United States • 8 Jul 2026

Trail Night NJ

Trail Night NJ is an evening trail running event held at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. The event features two races: a short kids trail run and a 5K trail race on a flowing course with a 100-minute cutoff for the 5K.

A central start and finish area hosts a DJ, vendors, food trucks, and brand activations, providing a place for participants and spectators to gather before and after the races. Registered participants receive a Trail Night NJ premium cotton blend tee.

Key event elements include:

1 Mile Kids Trail Run
5K Open Trail Run

Registration opens April 17, 2026, and closes May 31, 2026. Entry fees listed by the organizer are $15.00 for the kids race and $35.00 for the 5K. The event schedule includes check-in, the two races, awards, and an after party, all centered at the start/finish area.

The organizer describes the setup as simple and focused on an easy logistics experience, with on-site amenities intended to allow participants to stay on site for awards and post-race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey South Orange

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Open Trail Run

Kids Trail Run

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

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