Trail Night NJ

374 Walker Rd
West Orange, NJ 07052

Running > 1 mile, 5k

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Event Description

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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