New Jersey Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in New Jersey for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 353 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in New Jersey below and join the running community at these great events!

December 2025
Dec
7
Sunday

All Schools Special Needs 5K

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Morris Hot Cocoa 5K

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

The Holmdel Classic

Trail Run 50 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K

5 km
Dec
14
Sunday

Frosty Looper 8-Hour

Trail Run 3 mi
Dec
20
Saturday

The Run Before Christmas 8k

8 km
Dec
20
Saturday

Reindeer Run 5k - Egg Harbor City

5 km
January 2026
Jan
1
Thursday

OCNJ First Day 5K Run/Walk

5 km
February 2026
Feb
8
Sunday

Mahlon Winter Donut Trail Run

Trail Run 5 mi 10 mi 13 mi
March 2026
Mar
7
Saturday

Livingston Oval Ultra

Backyard Ultra 1 hr 3 hr 6 hr 12 hr
Mar
7
Saturday

Squatchapple - West Orange, NJ

Trail Run 11 mi 20 mi 50 km 50 mi
April 2026
Apr
12
Sunday

April Fools Half Marathon

8 km 13 mi
Apr
12
Sunday

Matzah Miles Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km
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