Lake Hopatcong
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Hopatcong 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Hopatcong for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Technical trail races in Harriman State Park with a half marathon and 10K, capped at 200 participants and co-hosted with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.
Trail race at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ offering 13.2 miles, 6.6 miles and 3.4 miles loops on single track with notable climbs and cupless aid stations.
BLUE 5K RUN in Woodland Park supports children with Autism and families; the mostly trail 5K at Garret mountain features vendors and medals for special needs children.
A 5K trail race on The Barnyard Sanctuary’s nearly 200-acre property in New Jersey with over 500 feet of climbing and close views of rescued farm animals.
USATF New Jersey 8K Cross Country Championship at Natirar Park in Peapack, NJ on October 25, 2026 with open and youth 8K divisions and published entry fees.
A faith-filled 5K fundraiser at Central Park of Morris Plains on October 25, 2026 supporting the Saint John Paul II Respect Life Ministry.
November 2026
Community 5K at Smithfield Beach along the McDade Recreational Trail with post race food trucks, local vendors, and music.
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.
10K and 5K trail runs at Kittatinny's Valley State Park on November 8, 2026 to benefit a free mammography program, age 15 and up, timing by Compuscore.
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 community 5K in Clifton with age group awards, special category honors, and post race music, raffles and health booths.
A 5 mile lollipop loop trail race at Lewis Morris Park with rocky single track, about 600 ft of climbing, free course previews, and sustainability measures like reusable cups and hemp bibs.
Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1 mile walk at Rock Ridge Golf Course in Hackettstown, with shirts for the first 200, medals for all, and proceeds to student scholarships.
A brewery trail run at Readington Brewery combining five laps with five 10 oz beer pours, a T-shirt, and anniversary music and activities for participants aged 21 and over.
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.
Winter trail run in Ringwood NJ with a contiguous 13.1 mile half marathon plus 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack, marked course and RideWithGPS support.
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.