Jersey City
Trail Running Calendar near Jersey City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Jersey City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 5th annual 3.1-mile run and 1.1-mile walk at The Church of St. Andrew in Staten Island, and the first leg of the Staten Island FALL TRIFECTA.
A fall cross country 5K in Van Cortlandt Park with race day packet pickup, age group awards, live results and a pair of translucent rainbow sunglasses for each participant.
A scenic 3.1 mile road and trail 5K through the New York Botanical Garden with a revised course, live band, and post run festivities including a commemorative T shirt and garden admission.
A scored NYRR cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park featuring a 5K course as the first event in a three-race fall series, with youth programming via Rising NYRR.
October 2026
Six-week adult cross country series of 5K races across Monmouth County parks with team, age group and individual scoring and series awards.
A 4 miles trail race through Irvington Woods with varied terrain and stairs, starting and finishing at the Irvington High School campus.
Scored cross country 5K at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, part of an NYRR series that includes youth races, accessibility provisions, and official results via the NYRR app.
Community 5K and related races at Garrett Mountain in Woodland Park, NJ, raising funds for the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A stair race up the Empire State Building's 86 floors and 1,576 stairs in New York with several entry categories and set registration windows and fees.
Trail half marathon in New Rochelle running a single loop through five Westchester parks on mostly dirt shaded trails with frequent wildlife on October 11, 2026.
Looped running at Saddle River County Park on Oct 11 2026 with options from 2 miles to 60K, aid stations, official timing, and awards.
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.
Community 5K at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park supporting Autism awareness, with vendors, free gifts, $25 registration, and medals for special needs children.
A costume 5K and 1 mile fun run through the woods of Poricy Park on October 24 2026 raising funds for 180 Turning Lives Around.
November 2026
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.
The 46th HASHATHON is a six mile trail race at Cheesequake State Park in Matawan with a post-race beer and pizza party and awards for top finishers.
An 8K USATF cross-country championship for Open, Masters and Para Athletic divisions at Bethpage State Park on November 8, 2026, for athletes aged 18 and older.
An ultra trail event in Staten Island offering 50 Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon loop courses that benefit the Greenbelt Conservancy.