Trail Night NJ

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.

Join fellow runners on July 8, 2026 for the Trail Night NJ. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in West Orange.