Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races – South Orange, NJ 2026

Date
April 4, 2026
Location
South Orange, NJ
Venue
South Mountain Reservation-Dog Park Parking Lot
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $85.00
Events
1 Loop (3K), 2 Loops (6K), 1 Hour, 3 Hour, 6 Hour
Includes
T-Shirt
The race is a loop timed trail race at South Mountain Reservation on April 4, 2026 The loop is 1.88 miles (just over 3K). We will offer 1 loop, 2 loops, 1 hour, 3 hour and 6 hour. Great for that April training or if you want to get in a trail marathon / 50K. The race will take place on some single track, pavement and fire road. We will start on bear lane near the dog park. The course will run in a clockwise direction. It will go down crest drive/crest trail and then onto the red trail and then back on bear lane trail. To see map and elevation profile please scroll down to the map.

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Spring SOMO Timed Trail Races – South Orange, NJ 2026

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