Jersey City
Trail Running Calendar near Jersey City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Jersey City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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 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.
A 6-mile trail race at Cheesequake State Park on November 8, 2026 with on-site registration, a post-race beer and pizza gathering, and proceeds benefiting local first aid and EMS organizations.
Trail races on Staten Island with looped courses of 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon that support the Greenbelt Conservancy.
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.
A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park on November 15, 2026, featuring youth programming, volunteer opportunities, live app tracking, and post-race awards.
A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.
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..
Inwood Hill Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk through Inwood Hill Park in New York City, offering live result updates, free finish line photos, awards for the top two men and women, and proceeds that support the Inwood Food Pantry.
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.
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.
An ultramarathon in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on December 6, 2026 offering 50K and 50 mile looped courses with potluck-style aid, Skratch Labs hydration, chip timing, and finisher belt buckles.
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 January trail party in West Orange with a 5K loop plus timed 3 and 6 hour options, rucking divisions, and fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.