New Jersey
New Jersey Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 68 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Jersey below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A November cross country meet at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ featuring 400m, 3K, 5K and 8K races, state championships for New Jersey, team titles for boys, girls and co-ed squads, and race amenities such as medals and free action photos.
Regional cross-country meet in Holmdel, NJ on November 21, 2026, featuring multiple 5K races and a 3K youth race. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race qualify for the Brooks XC Nationals in San Diego.
A 5 miles lollipop loop trail race in Lewis Morris Park, Morristown NJ, run mostly on the Yellow Trail with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain. The event limits entries to 120 runners, uses cupless stations and hemp bibs, and offers free course pre..
Start your Thanksgiving with a low key run at the Moorestown High School cross country course. Choose between a 5K and a one mile fun run with snacks and drinks available for all participants.
A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ on Thanksgiving morning with dirt, grass, and sand underfoot. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, free entry for kids 14 and under, and a portion of proceeds support Lucky Paws Anim..
A cross country style 3 miles race at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ, welcoming runners and walkers of varying ages. Awards for top overall finishers and multiple age groups; online registration with several payment options.
Inwood Hill Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk through Inwood Hill Park in New York City, offering live result updates, free finish line photos, awards for the top two men and women, and proceeds that support the Inwood Food Pantry.
A multi-distance trail party in West Orange, NJ using a 5K loop with mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack, aid station options, accessibility support, and charity fundraising.
December 2026
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.
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 loop event at Holmdel Park with roughly 50 km and halfish options over repeated 4.5 mile laps; proceeds benefit MissionCleanWater.
Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.
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.
A January trail party in West Orange with a 5K loop plus timed 3 and 6 hour options, rucking divisions, and fundraising for the South Mountain Conservancy.
February 2027
A onesie-themed trail 5K at Ramapo Valley County Reservation featuring a flat, scenic loop around Scarlet Oak Pond and accessible course options.
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.
March 2027
Timed loop event in Livingston NJ where runners aim to cover as much distance as possible in 1, 3, 6 or 12 hours on a USATF certified flat course.
Looped trail race in South Mountain Reservation offering 11M, 20M, 50K and 50M over three marked loops with varied terrain and on-site aid.
The Rat Race 50k is a 100% off-road ultramarathon at Wells Mills Park with an 8-mile loop plus three 10k loops, chip timing, finisher medals and age-group awards; the series also includes shorter trail races and themed events.
A near 40 mile, 10-loop trail ultramarathon on Mt. Tammany featuring steep climbs, over 10,000 feet of gain, pavilion check-ins and no aid at the Dunnfield parking area.