Clifton
Trail Running Calendar near Clifton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Clifton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 53 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A community 5K in Clifton with age group awards, special category honors, and post race music, raffles and health booths.
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.
A community 5K through Inwood Hill Park on November 26, 2026 with proceeds benefiting the Inwood Food Pantry and on-site bib pickup options.
A Thanksgiving 5K at Alley Pond Park with a three-loop course, a free kiddie dash, virtual option, race shirts, and donations supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation.
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.
Winter trail run in Ringwood NJ with a contiguous 13.1 mile half marathon plus 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack, marked course and RideWithGPS support.
December 2026
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.
A looped ultramarathon in Prospect Park offering 50K and 50 mile options, one aid station with Skratch hydration, chip timing, a 15 hour cutoff, and finisher buckles.
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.
A 5K race at Van Cortlandt Park on December 12, 2026, with tiered registration pricing, bib pickup at the Tortoise and Hare Statue, T shirts and bag check.
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 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.
February 2027
Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.
March 2027
March 6, 2027 in Livingston, NJ: loop based timed races of 12 hours, 6 hours, 3 hours and 1 hour on a USATF certified flat course.
A multi-distance trail event in West Orange NJ on March 6, 2027 using three marked loops, varied terrain, a staffed aid station, and support options for adaptive athletes.
Trail 5K and 10K at Central Park of Morris County with mixed terrain, a finisher medal, shirt, and an empanada plus awards by overall and age group.
April 2027
Weekend obstacle course event at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races on rugged terrain.