Morris Plains
Trail Running Calendar near Morris Plains 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Morris Plains for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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
A flat, marked 5K trail run around Willowbrook Lake in Staten Island supporting the Greenbelt Conservancy with on-site bib pickup and trail marshals.
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.
Ultra trail event in Staten Island with 50 Mile, 50K and Half Marathon on Nov 14, 2026 benefiting 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 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 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.
A community 5K through Inwood Hill Park on November 26, 2026 with proceeds benefiting the Inwood Food Pantry and on-site bib pickup options.
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.
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.