Wawayanda Trail Fest

Highland Lakes, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Wawayanda Trail Fest : Overview

Wawayanda Trail Fest is a trail running event held at Wawayanda State Park boat launch in Hewitt, New Jersey. The event offers multiple distances and uses a single full loop of trail that is described as "26+ miles." The course includes rhododendron tunnels, marsh bridges, gravel road and single-track sections, with only two road crossings and both located inside the park. Parking and the start/finish area are at the boat ramp / boathouse parking lot.

Course, aid stations and logistics

Distances:

  • 100K
  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • Half Marathon

Course routing:

  • The Half Marathon is one loop, approximately 13–14 miles.
  • The 50K follows the full loop (north and south).
  • The 50 Mile is the full loop twice plus the south loop.
  • The 100K is the full loop twice.

Aid stations and support:

  • Three aid stations: Maraschino, BaseCamp, and Thirsty Dog (water only).
  • Maraschino is about 7 miles into the first loop and does not allow crews, spectators or drop bags.
  • BaseCamp is adjacent to the start/finish and parking area and is the only aid station where crews, pacers and spectators may assist.
  • The Half visits Maraschino only; the 50K visits four aid stations; the 50 Mile visits seven aid stations.

Other event notes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Pacers are allowed for the 50K, 50 Mile and 100K at specified miles; pacers are not allowed for the Half Marathon.
  • Camping on site is available Friday night for a fee per group.
  • Every finisher receives a finisher award; top awards are given to the top three in Non-Binary, Female and Male divisions for each distance.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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