Highland Lakes
Trail Running Calendar near Highland Lakes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Highland Lakes for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
February 2027
March 2027
Test your endurance at the Livingston Oval Ultra featuring 1, 3, 6, and 12 hour timed races on a fast and flat USATF certified course in New Jersey.
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.
A 10-loop trail ultra on Mt Tammany covering about 40 miles with over 12,000 ft of gain, limited to 65 runners and featuring finisher awards and a 12 hour limit.
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
Mountain trail races at Bear Mountain on April 3, 2027 offering 13.1 mile, 10K and 10K ruck on rugged technical singletrack with significant elevation gain.
Mountain Creek Resort hosts a two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races plus spectator access.
XTERRA New Jersey offers a weekend of off road triathlons trail runs mountain bike races and duathlons in the scenic environs of Stokes State Forest
May 2027
A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a certified 1-mile loop, options from 6 to 144 hours plus Marathon and 50K, night lighting, central aid station, camping and electronic lap timing.
A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.
June 2027
August 2027
A 17 mile trail race at State Line Lookout in Closter NJ featuring four mile technical loops, rock scrambles, stocked aid stations and significant elevation with serious hazards.
Trail event at Stokes State Forest on August 22, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, 10K ruck, and a 17 mile option plus military discounts and a hardship entry.
September 2027
Multi-day trail festival at Wawayanda State Park offering races from 1 mile to 100 miles, timed events, panels, film screening and free camping.
October 2027
Trail races at Harriman State Park in Tuxedo New York featuring a 10K and a 13.1 mile course, with registration supporting trail maintenance.
November 2027
Trail races at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ offering distances from a kids mile to 50K, a hardship entry option, and support for Bigger Than The Trail.