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.
November 2026
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.
Trail 5K at Bethpage State Park on November 14, 2026 with in person and virtual options, a free Kiddie Dash, family amenities and postrace refreshments.
A traditional 5K cross-country race at Holmdel Park with individual and team competition, limited field, chip timing, and proceeds benefiting the Shore Athletic Club.
Scored 5K cross country at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on November 15, 2026, with youth races, live tracking, and on-site awards.
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.
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 community 5K through Inwood Hill Park on November 26, 2026 with online registration, race-day and advance bib pickup, and proceeds benefiting the Inwood Food Pantry.
A Thanksgiving Day 5K run and walk at Alley Pond Park with a virtual option, a free kiddie dash, and donations benefiting 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.
A community 5K trail run at Bethpage State Park on November 28, 2026, with in person and virtual options, a free kiddie fun run, bib mailing, shirts, and postrace refreshments.
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.
Run a challenging multi-loop trail race through Holmdel Park to support clean water initiatives, featuring distances from a single 4.5 mile loop up to a 50 km ultra marathon.
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.