Andover Township
Trail Running Calendar near Andover Township 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Andover Township for 2026-2027! We've gathered 36 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
Trail races at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ featuring a 13.2 mile half, a 6.6 mile 10K plus loop, and a 3.4 mile 5K plus with cupless aid stations.
BLUE 5K RUN in Woodland Park supports children with Autism and families; the mostly trail 5K at Garret mountain features vendors 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.
USATF New Jersey 8K Cross Country Championship at Natirar Park in Peapack, NJ on October 25, 2026 with open and youth 8K divisions and published entry fees.
Faith centered Pro Life 5K at Central Park of Morris Plains raising funds for the Saint John Paul II Respect Life Ministry, now a professionally timed cross country course.
November 2026
Community 5K at Smithfield Beach along the McDade Recreational Trail with post race food trucks, local vendors, and music.
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.
Trail runs of 10K and 5K at Hillside Park on November 8, 2026 to benefit a free mammography program, with on-site food, water, timing and age-group awards.
A 5 mile lollipop loop trail race at Lewis Morris Park with rocky single track, about 600 ft of climbing, free course previews, and sustainability measures like reusable cups and hemp bibs.
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.
Trail 3.1 and 6.2 mile events in Morris Plains with hot cocoa at the finish and proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
January 2027
A winter trail party in West Orange, New Jersey on a 5K loop with timed 3H and 6H options and a rucking division, fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.
Snowshoe event at Mountain Creek on January 30, 2027 offering a 5 km ridge course and a not timed 1 mile fun option.