Kings County
Trail Running Calendar near Kings County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kings County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Experience a technical seventeen mile trail run along the Hudson River cliffs with over five thousand feet of elevation change. High endurance is required for this rugged course featuring boulder scrambles and scenic river views.
Two-person cross-country relay and a 6K at RVA Fields in Boonton with team categories, on-grass course, and pizza and cold drinks on site.
An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.
A 50K trail race in Forest Park Queens featuring 12 laps of a 2.5 mile loop with about 300 feet of climb per lap and a published 8 hour cutoff.
September 2026
An outdoor day at Masker's Barn in Feltville combining self guided trail routes, a Trail Treasure Chase, and a five hour Barn party with BBQ, drinks, games, crafts and music.
City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.
Experience a diverse trail race at South Mountain Reservation featuring fire roads and single track trails. Choose from multiple distances ranging from a 5K to 50 miles with aid stations every three miles.
A USATF-sanctioned trail event in Upper Nyack with a 50 mile option featuring four 11.5 mile loops, about 9,700 feet gain, and three aid stations.
A 5th annual 3.1-mile run and 1.1-mile walk at The Church of St. Andrew in Staten Island, and the first leg of the Staten Island FALL TRIFECTA.
A scenic 3.1-mile road and trail run through the New York Botanical Garden, featuring forest and garden views, post-run festivities, and an included All-Garden Pass.
A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of the NYRR Cross Country Series with youth and accessibility programs.
October 2026
A six week 5K cross country series in Monmouth County parks with team and age group scoring, series prizes and both pre registration and event day registration.
A 4-mile trail race through Irvington Woods on October 4, 2026, starting and finishing at the Irvington High School campus; rain or shine.
A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on October 4, 2026 with live app tracking and on site awards.
A community 5K and 2 Mile Walk at Garrett Mountain on October 11, 2026, with virtual and Tot Trot options; proceeds benefit the Fred Torres Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Clifton High School athletes.
A tower run up the Empire State Building's 86 floors and 1,576 stairs in New York with multiple entry categories and specific registration windows.
A single-loop trail half marathon through five parks in lower Westchester County, New Rochelle. Most of the course is on dirt and wooded trails and passes through areas with visible wildlife.
Loop-based races at Livingston Memorial Oval include timed runs, a marathon, a half marathon, and a Last Person Standing event on 0.44-mile laps.