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.
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.
Trail event in West Orange, NJ offering a 5K plus timed 3 hour and 6 hour loop formats on a 5K course, with proceeds benefiting the South Mountain Conservancy.
Snowshoe event at Mountain Creek on January 30, 2027 offering a 5 km ridge course and a not timed 1 mile fun option.
February 2027
Trail races on a 10 mile loop at South Mountain Reservation offering 50M, 50K, 20M and 10M with marked trails, three aid stations per loop, timing, SWAG, and awards for top three male and female finishers.
Trail run and hike in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation with 5, 10 and 15 mile woodland routes, trail markers, finisher items and donuts.
March 2027
Timed loop races at the Livingston Oval on March 6, 2027 offering 1, 3, 6 and 12 hour events on a USATF certified, flat course with aid stations and awards.
Squatchapple is a multi-distance trail race at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange NJ, run on three marked loops with varied terrain and an on-site aid station.
A 10-loop trail ultra on Mt Tammany covering about 40 miles with over 12,000 ft of gain, limited to 65 runners and featuring finisher awards and a 12 hour limit.
Trail 5K and 10K at Central Park of Morris County on mixed terrain, with a shirt, medal, empanada, and awards; proceeds support charity partners.
A 34 mile self-navigation trail across New Jersey's Lenape Trail with solo and 2 to 6 person relay options, five aid stations, and checkpoint puzzle pieces.
April 2027
Obstacle course races at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ on April 24 and 25, 2027, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races.
Two day off-road event at Stokes State Forest with trail runs, mountain bike races, triathlon formats, and a paddle triathlon.
May 2027
A multi day running event at Sussex County Fairgrounds featuring timed races and standard distances on a certified one mile loop with MyLaps timing lit night running aid stations and on site camping and RV options.
A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.
July 2027
Trail party in South Mountain Reservation with 12h, 6h and 3h formats, four randomized trail loops drawn by golf balls, and proceeds supporting Bigger Than The Trail.
LIC Wellness Fest Hurricane Fit Race in Long Island City uses a one block mystery obstacle course with 20 obstacles and offers wellness activities, live results, photos, and cash awards.
August 2027
A 17 mile trail race at State Line Lookout in Closter NJ featuring four mile technical loops, rock scrambles, stocked aid stations and significant elevation with serious hazards.
Trail event at Stokes State Forest on August 22, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, 10K ruck, and a 17 mile option plus military discounts and a hardship entry.