Andover
Trail Running Calendar near Andover 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Andover for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Multi-distance trail festival at Ringwood State Park Sept 18–20 2026 with looped courses, a central aid station, and options from a kids mile to 100 miles.
October 2026
Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.
Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.
A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.
Trail loops at Jungle Habitat in West Milford, NJ, offering Half Marathon+, 10K+, and 5K+ courses with marked single track, cupless aid stations, and RideWithGPS maps.
A community 5K at Duke Island Park on October 10, 2026, run on a flat, paved trail alongside the Raritan River. Proceeds support Family & Community Services of Somerset County, which provides mental health and addiction services.
Loop-based races at Livingston Memorial Oval include timed runs, a marathon, a half marathon, and a Last Person Standing event on 0.44-mile laps.
Community 5K at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park supporting Autism awareness, with vendors, free gifts, $25 registration, and medals for special needs children.
A hilly 5K trail race on 10/25/2026 at The Barnyard Sanctuary in New Jersey that passes pastures and rescued farm animal enclosures with proceeds to the sanctuary.
November 2026
A community 5K at Smithfield Beach on the McDade Recreational Trail with post race food trucks, local vendors, music, and a family friendly gathering.
A community 5K and 1 Mile walk at Central Park of Morris County on November 8, 2026, with in-person and virtual options supporting local housing services.
10K and 5K trail runs at Hillside Park in Andover NJ to benefit a free digital mammography program, with awards, participant shirts and on-site refreshments.
A 5 miles lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free course pre..
Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1 mile walk at Rock Ridge Golf Course in Hackettstown, with shirts for the first 200, medals for all, and proceeds to student scholarships.
A multi-distance trail party at South Mountain Reservation with a looped 5K course, technical singletrack, varied elevation and aid stations offering gluten-free and vegan options.
December 2026
A holiday 5K and 1-mile walk at ShawneeCraft Brewery on December 12, 2026, with chip timing, awards, a beanie, a beer, and post-race music.