Vernon Township
Trail Running Calendar near Vernon Township 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Vernon Township for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 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.
A faith-filled 5K fundraiser at Central Park of Morris Plains on October 25, 2026 supporting the Saint John Paul II Respect Life Ministry.
Obstacle course weekend at Sunflower Valley Farm in New Hampton NY with Sprint, Super and Kids races plus an obstacle workshop and Hurricane Heat formats.
November 2026
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.
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 5K trail race at Stillwell Woods Preserve in Woodbury supporting The Center for Developmental Disabilities and held in memory of a community runner.
December 2026
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.
January 2027
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 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.
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.
April 2027
Mountain trail races at Bear Mountain on April 3, 2027 offering 13.1 mile, 10K and 10K ruck on rugged technical singletrack with significant elevation gain.
Obstacle course races at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon NJ on April 24 and 25, 2027, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races.
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.