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:
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to West Orange, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
