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Trail Running Calendar near Ocean Township 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Ocean Township for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
Sep
26
Sa

Ocean Parks 5k

Trail Run 5 km
A community 5K at Joe Palaia Park on Sept 26, 2026, raising funds for outdoor recreation in Ocean Township with medals, shirts for early registrants, and age group awards.
Sep
26
Sa

The Church of St. Andrew 5K Steeplechase

Trail Run 5 km
A 5th annual 3.1-mile run and 1.1-mile walk at The Church of St. Andrew in Staten Island, and the first leg of the Staten Island FALL TRIFECTA.
October 2026
Oct-Nov
3-7
Sa

Shore AC Adult Cross Country Series

Trail Run 5 km
Six-week adult cross country series of 5K races across Monmouth County parks with team, age group and individual scoring and series awards.
Oct
10
Sa

STAHS Trojan 5K

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
A community running event in Edison on October 10, 2026 featuring a 5K and children’s fun runs on a mixed track, trail and road cross country course.
Oct
11
Su

Scary Rat Race

Trail Run 4 mi
A 4 miles off road fun run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Allaire State Park with hand-held timing and commemorative finisher gifts.
Oct
24
Sa

Mayor's Challenge 5K

Trail Run 5 km
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
Nov
8
Su

Hashathon 6-Mile Treacherous Trail Run

Trail Run 6 mi
The 46th HASHATHON is a six mile trail race at Cheesequake State Park in Matawan with a post-race beer and pizza party and awards for top finishers.
Nov
14
Sa

NYC Trail Mix

Trail Run 13 mi 50 km 50 mi
A Staten Island trail event on Nov 14, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon looped courses while supporting the Greenbelt Conservancy.
Nov
14
Sa

Bill Bruno Alumni Cross Country Run

Trail Run 3 km 5 km
Alumni cross country at Holmdel Park featuring a 5K and 3K, team competition, chip timing, awards, limited field and proceeds to a local running nonprofit.
Nov
15
Su

Last Chance XC Championships

Trail Run 3 km 5 km 8 km
Mid-November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark NJ with 400m, youth 3K, multiple 5K races including sanctioned high school competition, and an 8K championship.
Nov
15
Su

Howell Turkey Trot

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi
Trail-style 5K and 2 mile fun run/walk on November 15, 2026 in Howell, NJ along the Oak Glen Park to Manasquan Reservoir trail; pre-registration required.
Nov
15
Su

Trail Run For Veterans Housing

Trail Run 5 km
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.
Nov
21
Sa

Northeast XC Championships - Holmdel

Trail Run 3 km 5 km
Regional cross-country meet in Holmdel NJ with youth and high school 3K and 5K races; top 10 in the championship advance to Brooks XC Nationals in San Diego.
December 2026
Dec
12
Sa

The Holmdel Classic

Trail Run 5 mi 13 mi 50 km
Looped trail races in Holmdel Park, NJ offering a 50 kmish, a Halfish, and a 4.5 mile lap, with RFID lap timing and proceeds to MissionCleanWater.
January 2923
Jan
7
Th

Freezing Cold Hash Run FCH

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 5 mi
Trail gathering in Middlesex County with a secret start, a 5-mile trail and a 2-mile group run, post-run social and registration from $20.
January 2924
Jan
6
Th

Freezing Cold Hash Run FCH

Trail Run 2 mi 5 mi
Edison trail event on January 6, 2924 featuring a five mile Eagle trail and a two mile Turkey group run, followed by an over 21 post-run party.
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