Branchburg
Trail Running Calendar near Branchburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Branchburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An ultra trail event on Staten Island offering 50 Mile, 50K and Half Marathon loop courses and benefiting the Greenbelt Conservancy.
Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.
A 5K trail run at Sayreville Sports Complex on November 15, 2026 supporting Stars & Stripes Veterans Center with tiered registration, participant dog tags, shirts, and awards.
An evening 2-mile run and 2-mile walk through Shady Brook Farm's holiday light display with timed corrals, packet pickup options, shirts, and medals.
A 5 mile loop trail race at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown with a 2.5 hour time limit, capped at 120 runners, featuring 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.
Two 5K cross country races in Pennington, NJ on Nov 26, 2026 supporting Hopewell Valley Wrestling; registration Aug 11 to Nov 25, fees $25 and $30.
A brewery trail run at Readington Brewery combining five laps with five 10 oz beer pours, a T-shirt, and anniversary music and activities for participants aged 21 and over.
Trail party at South Mountain Reservation on November 28, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K and Kids 1M options on mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack.
December 2026
A 6K trail run in Institute Woods with chip timing, a non competitive 3K option, post run refreshments, and on site Ivy Rehab presence.
Trail races at South Mountain Reservation feature 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles on looped courses over fire roads, single track, hills and pavement, with aid about every three miles and race day registration available.
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
Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.
A trail party in West Orange, NJ with a 5K loop and timed 3- and 6-hour loop events, raising funds for the South Mountain Conservancy.
February 2027
Winter trail event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation with 5, 10 and 15 mile looped courses, post-run donuts and participant mug, socks, and medal.
March 2027
Timed lap races at the Livingston Oval in New Jersey offering 1, 3, 6 and 12 hour formats on a USATF certified flat course with awards and participant hat included.
Trail race in South Mountain Reservation, West Orange NJ offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M across three marked loops with varied terrain and a 400-person cap.
Trail run at Central Park of Morris County with 5K and 10K options, mixed terrain, finisher medal and empanada; proceeds support arthritis research.