New Jersey
New Jersey Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Jersey for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 85 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
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.
5k run and 1 mile walk around lakes and wooded trails in Manchester Township raising funds for Addiction Recovery Ministries.
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 on Thanksgiving Day with timed results, awards for top three men and women, and proceeds benefiting All Mutts Matter Rescue.
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.
A community 5K through Inwood Hill Park on November 26, 2026 with online registration, race-day and advance bib pickup, and proceeds benefiting the Inwood Food Pantry.
Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1 mile walk at Rock Ridge Golf Course in Hackettstown, with shirts for the first 200, medals for all, and proceeds to student scholarships.
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.
A multi-distance trail party at South Mountain Reservation with a looped 5K course, technical singletrack, varied elevation and aid stations offering gluten-free and vegan options.
Winter trail races in Ringwood NJ featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack with GPS navigation, a cupless aid station and recommended traction gear.
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.
Run a challenging multi-loop trail race through Holmdel Park to support clean water initiatives, featuring distances from a single 4.5 mile loop up to a 50 km ultra marathon.
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.
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 winter trail party in West Orange, New Jersey on a 5K loop with timed 3H and 6H options and a rucking division, fundraising for 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
A winter trail event at Ramapo Valley County Reservation with a onesie-themed 5K and an optional single-loop fun run on flat gravel trails around Scarlet Oak Pond.