Mahwah
Trail Running Calendar near Mahwah 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mahwah for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
An urban obstacle race in Jersey City on September 12, 2026 featuring a fast 3-mile course with 20+ city-style obstacles, chip timing, and finisher swag.
Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.
Multi-distance trail festival at Ringwood State Park Sept 18–20 2026 with looped courses, a central aid station, and options from a kids mile to 100 miles.
Looped trail ultra in Upper Nyack offering 50-mile and 27-mile options with significant elevation gain and three on-course aid stations.
A 5K cross country run and walk in Van Cortlandt Park on September 26, 2026 with participant sunglasses, awards, and on-site packet pickup.
A scenic 3.1 mile road and trail run through the New York Botanical Garden with a stretch in the Thain Family Forest and post-run festivities on Daffodil Hill.
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
Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.
Four miles of trail running through the Irvington Woods with varied terrain and stairs, starting and finishing at the Irvington High School campus on October 4, 2026.
A 13.7 mile trail race with 4,000 ft of gain in Cold Spring NY on October 4, 2026, listed as a UTMB Index Race; a portion of proceeds benefits the NYNJTC.
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.
A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.
Trail run at Jungle Habitat in West Milford NJ with Half Marathon plus, 10K plus and 5K plus loops on a USATF sanctioned course featuring single track and fire road.
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.
A scenic 5K through the carriage roads of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with hilly terrain, Swan Lake views, awards, t shirts and proceeds supporting carriage road maintenance.
A trail half marathon in New Rochelle that loops through five Westchester County parks and runs mostly on dirt trails shaded by woodland canopy.
Loop-based running event at Saddle River County Park with timed laps, multiple distances, aid stations, and family discounts.
HHNC Meadows & Trails 5K is an off road 5K at Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on 10/17/2026, featuring meadows, ponds, wooded trails and views of Black Rock Mountain. Entry is $35 and children under 18 run free.
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.
A technical trail half marathon and 10K through Harriman State Park near Tuxedo NY, featuring steep climbs, rock fields, and significant elevation gain.