Events
Kids Trail Run
5K Open Trail Run
Hit the Trails After Work!
Trail Night NJ is a Wednesday night 5K on the trails at South Mountain Reservation. Simple setup, good course, and a fun atmosphere to run hard or just get out there. We’ll have a central start/finish area with a DJ, vendors, and food trucks, so you can hang before and after your race without needing to bounce around.
Kids Race (~1/2 mile) (5:45 PM): Short, fun, low-pressure race
5K Trail Race (6:05 PM Start): A fun, flowing course with a 100-minute cutoff (all runners off course by 7:45 PM)
- All Levels Welcome: Competitive runners, first-timers, joggers, and walkers
- Participant Giveaway: All registered runners receive a Trail Night NJ Premium cotton blend tee
- Central Event Hub: DJ, vendors, food trucks, and brand activations at the start/finish
- Post-Race Hangout: Stick around, grab food, and enjoy the summer night atmosphere
Event Schedule:
- 5:00 PM – Check-in opens, DJ + vendors live
- 5:45 PM – Kids Race (15 minutes)
- 6:05 PM – 5K Trail Race Start
- 7:45 PM – All runners off course
- 7:00–7:50 PM – Awards + After Party
- 8:00 PM – Event concludes
Trail Night NJ is designed to be easy to show up to, easy to race, and easy to enjoy. No complicated logistics—just a great course, a strong community, and a summer night on the trails.
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Event Location
Turtle Back Rock Picnic Area
374 Walker Rd
West Orange, NJ 07052 US
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