Richmond County
Trail Running Calendar near Richmond County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Richmond County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail race on Staten Island on November 14, 2026 with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon loop courses through the Greenbelt supporting the Greenbelt Conservancy.
Experience the diverse terrain of South Mountain Reservation with a looped trail race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and fire roads with support provided at regular aid stations.
Annual alumni 5K at Holmdel Park with team scoring, chip timing, on site parking and a 250 entry cap; proceeds benefit Shore Athletic Club.
A scored cross country 5K at Van Cortlandt Park on November 15, 2026, open to ages 8 and up, run on wooded trails with on-site awards and race-day amenities.
Trail-style 5K and 2-mile run/walk in Howell, NJ, on the connector trail between Oak Glen Park and the Manasquan Reservoir; pre-registration required.
A 5K trail run at Sayreville Sports Complex on November 15, 2026 supporting Stars & Stripes Veterans Center with tiered registration, participant dog tags, shirts, and awards.
A 5 mile loop trail race at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown with a 2.5 hour time limit, capped at 120 runners, featuring reusable cups and hemp bibs.
A community 5K at Inwood Hill Park on November 26, 2026, with proceeds to the Inwood Food Pantry, personalized bibs by 11/1, and medals for the first 700 finishers.
A community 5K run and virtual option at Alley Pond Park on November 26, with a free kiddie dash, on-course refreshments, and proceeds supporting the Never Stop Running Foundation.
A brewery trail run at Readington Brewery combining five laps with five 10 oz beer pours, a T-shirt, and anniversary music and activities for participants aged 21 and over.
Trail party at South Mountain Reservation on November 28, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K and Kids 1M options on mixed carriage roads and technical singletrack.
A revived 9 mile cross-country race in Van Cortlandt Park covering three loops of the park’s XC course with awards, commemorative buffs, and a post-race pub gathering.
December 2026
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 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.
A 5 km park race at Van Cortlandt Park on December 12, 2026, presented by Race The Bronx and Cash Cow NYC with race T shirts and bag check.
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 trail party in West Orange, NJ with a 5K loop and timed 3- and 6-hour loop events, raising funds for the South Mountain Conservancy.