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Date:
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
12 Bear Lane
Short Hills, New Jersey
07079
United States
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Links:
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10k 13.1 Miles 5k Trail

Course Description

The course will use existing fire roads, single track trail, hills and some pavement at South Mountain Reservation. The course is designed to be a mix of everything. You will have access to aid approximately every 3 miles.

5K, 10K, and 13.1M distances on a looped course. 5K will do 1 loop, 10K will do 2 loops and the 13.1M will do 4 loops.

There are no finishing medals but there will be a giveaway.

There will be Race Day Registration available.

8:00 AM - Race day registration and check in begins. Please be at registration 1 hour before your race starts.

9:00 AM - Longest Race Start 13.1M

9:30 AM - 2nd Longest Race Start 10K

10:00 AM - Shortest Race Start 5K

Prices start at

5K $30, 10K $35, and 13.1M $40 prices increase as the date of the race gets closer by $5 each time

Day of registration will be 5K $45, 10K $50, and 13.1M $55 which can be paid with cash, check, venmo, zelle, or paypal.

You can also register by emailing us and can venmo, zelle or paypal in advance. Please email njtrailseries@gmail.com

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