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Name: XTERRA Transcend Trail Run
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Randolph

Randolph, United States • 20 Jun 2026

XTERRA TRANSCEND Trail Run - June 20, 2026

XTERRA TRANSCEND Trail Run is held at Dickerson Mine Preserve in Randolph, NJ with start, lap, and finish at the Black River Barn lakeside venue. The event is the 6th annual XTERRA TRANSCEND Trail Fest and serves as a 2027 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship qualifier.

Distances

Half Marathon Trail Run
10K Trail Run
5K Trail Run

Course details describe fast, flowy singletrack, wooded corridors, and lakeside views. The main loop is 6.8 miles with about 400 feet of elevation gain per loop; the half marathon completes two loops. The 5K is 3.1 miles with about 170 feet of elevation gain.

All registered runners receive access to RideWithGPS route files with audio cues to help stay on course. Required gear includes a charged cell phone with the route app or GPX file, hydration, at least 200 calories of food, and a whistle. Trail running shoes are recommended. The event runs rain or shine and there are no refunds.

Parking is centered at Black River Barn, with extended parking at Education Station for half marathon runners who need more time; attendees who do not plan to eat at Black River Barn should plan to leave the parking area by 11:00 AM. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Jersey Off Road Biking Association. Finishers may receive a limited edition XTERRA Transcend coffee mug subject to availability. Registration closes June 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Randolph

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

Half Marathon Trail Run

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k Trail Run

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

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