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!
March 2027
March 21, 2027 in Columbia NJ: a looped trail event offering 30K and 50K+ options on a 6.7 mile loop with substantial vertical ascent.
April 2027
A reborn six day track ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park offering timed events from six hours up to 144 hours.
Two days of mountain obstacle racing at Mountain Creek Resort featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across steep terrain.
Off-road triathlon, paddle tri, duathlon, mountain bike races and trail runs at Stokes State Forest with USAT-sanctioned multisport formats and world-series trail qualifiers.
May 2027
A multi-day timed running festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a certified 1-mile loop, options from 6 to 144 hours plus Marathon and 50K, night lighting, central aid station, camping and electronic lap timing.
A technical mountain trail race in northern New Jersey offering a 50K with over 7000 ft gain plus 10 mile and 5 mile options, map requirements for the 50K, mandatory gear checks, and aid stations on the longer courses.
January 2923
Social trail runs in Edison NJ with secret start locations, 2 and 5 mile options, a post-run party, volunteer perks, and an organizer-listed waiver and hazards.
January 2924
Trail hash run in Middlesex County with a 5-mile Eagle Trail and a 2-mile Turkey Group Run, plus a post-run social and volunteer benefits.