Highland Lakes
Trail Running Calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Highland Lakes 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.
August 2026
Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.
Trail party at Stokes State Forest on Aug 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and 17M on technical singletrack and a 175-person cap.
Two-person cross-country relay and a 6K at RVA Fields in Boonton with team categories, on-grass course, and pizza and cold drinks on site.
September 2026
A multi-day trail running festival in Ringwood State Park offering events from a 1 mile kids race to a 100 mile ultramarathon and community support programs.
A USATF-sanctioned trail event in Upper Nyack with a 50 mile option featuring four 11.5 mile loops, about 9,700 feet gain, and three aid stations.
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.
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 event at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ with looped trail courses including a 13.2 mile half, a 6.6 mile 10K plus, and a 3.4 mile 5K plus.
HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.
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.
A technical trail event in Harriman State Park offering 13.1M and 10K on rugged singletrack with steep climbs, limited to 175 participants.
Inaugural Barnyard Squatch 5K in Blairstown NJ, a hilly 5K trail that passes rescued farm animals with donations supporting The Barnyard Sanctuary.
Obstacle course weekend at Sunflower Valley Farm near New Hampton NY with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, Hurricane Heat formats and spectator options.
November 2026
A community 5K and 1 mile walk on November 8, 2026 at Central Park of Morris County supporting Family Promise of Morris County, with in-person and virtual 5K options and age-group awards.
Trail run at Hillside Park offering 10K and 5K courses to benefit a free digital mammography program, with food, on-site water, timing, and awards.
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..
A multi-distance trail party in West Orange, NJ using a 5K loop with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, aid station options, accessibility support, and charity fundraising.
Experience a 5K trail race through the scenic Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury. This event honors the memory of Rob Lauterborn and supports the Center for Developmental Disabilities.