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Trail Running Calendar near Princeton 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Princeton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

Trail Running Calendar United States

November 2026

Hopewell Valley Turkey Trot

Pennington | 6 mi from Princeton

Trail Run 5 km

Two 5K cross country races in Pennington, NJ on Nov 26, 2026 supporting Hopewell Valley Wrestling; registration Aug 11 to Nov 25, fees $25 and $30.

Two 5K cross country races in Pennington, NJ on Nov 26, 2026 supporting Hopewell Valley Wrestling; registration Aug 11 to Nov 25, fees $25 and $30.

December 2026

Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods

Trail Run 3 km 6 km

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

A trail 6K through Institute Woods with a non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile. Registrations are limited to 200, a fee applies, and post-run refreshments are provided.

The Holmdel Classic

Holmdel | 25 mi from Princeton

Trail Run 5 mi 14 mi 50 km

A multi‑lap trail event at Holmdel Park with a roughly 4.5 mile loop, timed laps, on-course aid at the start finish, and proceeds supporting MissionCleanWater.

A multi‑lap trail event at Holmdel Park with a roughly 4.5 mile loop, timed laps, on-course aid at the start finish, and proceeds supporting MissionCleanWater.

June 2027

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut

Rockledge | 29 mi from Princeton

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 26 mi

A German-themed summer running event in Pennypack Park offering 10K, half and full marathon distances, a trail section called Mount Cuckoo, Bavarian post-race festivities, and unique German awards.

A German-themed summer running event in Pennypack Park offering 10K, half and full marathon distances, a trail section called Mount Cuckoo, Bavarian post-race festivities, and unique German awards.

January 2923

Freezing Cold Hash Run FCH

Edison | 17 mi from Princeton

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.

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

Freezing Cold Hash Run FCH

Edison | 17 mi from Princeton

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.

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.