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!
February 2027
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
Test your endurance at the Livingston Oval Ultra featuring 1, 3, 6, and 12 hour timed races on a fast and flat USATF certified course in New Jersey.
A multi-distance trail event in West Orange NJ on March 6, 2027 using three marked loops, varied terrain, a staffed aid station, and support options for adaptive athletes.
A New Jersey trail race series offering off road distances from 5k to 50k with chip or handheld timing, awards, participant items, and charity proceeds.
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 event at Worthington State Forest on 21 March 2027 offering 30K and 50K+ on a 6.7 mile loop with steep climbs and a 12 hour limit.
Trail 5K and 10K at Central Park of Morris County with mixed terrain, a finisher medal, shirt, and an empanada plus awards by overall and age group.
April 2027
A reborn six day track ultrarunning event at Cooper River Park offering timed events from six hours up to 144 hours.
Cross country 5K at Screamin' Hill Brewery in Cream Ridge with chip timing, post race music, food trucks and a beer ticket for entrants.
Mountain Creek Resort hosts a two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races plus spectator access.
XTERRA New Jersey offers a weekend of off road triathlons trail runs mountain bike races and duathlons in the scenic environs of Stokes State Forest
Chip timed 5 mile race through vineyards and country roads at William Heritage Winery with post race wine options live music and food trucks.
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.
July 2027
Timed 3, 6 and 12 hour trail party at South Mountain Reservation with four randomized loops and fundraising for Bigger Than The Trail.
August 2027
Timed loop event at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken NJ featuring a 3.75 mile paved lap, relays, 12 and 24 hour options, a 101.25 mile 100 Miler and a night loop.
A 17 mile trail race at State Line Lookout in Closter NJ featuring four mile technical loops, rock scrambles, stocked aid stations and significant elevation with serious hazards.
Trail event at Stokes State Forest on August 22, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, 10K ruck, and a 17 mile option plus military discounts and a hardship entry.